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D ° CID 266 266 PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND Prepared for: Rhode Island Solid Waste Management Corporation Johnston, Rhode Island Prepared by: Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc,. Providence, Rhode Island File No. Y-30582.16 October 1990 Copyright® 1990 Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc.

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Page 1: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

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PROGRESS REPORT NO 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RIFS JOHNSTON RHODE ISLAND

Prepared for Rhode Island Solid Waste Management Corporation

Johnston Rhode Island

Prepared by Goldberg-Zoino amp Associates Inc

Providence Rhode Island

File No Y-3058216 October 1990

Copyrightreg 1990 Goldberg-Zoino amp Associates Inc

GOLDBERG-ZOINO S ASSOCIATES INC

October 15 1990 File No Y-3058216 C PC

Ms Julie A Serowik RI Solid Waste Management Corporation Central Landfill 65 Shun Pike Johnston Rhode Island 02919

Re Central Landfill RIFS Progress Report No 35 Work Period July to October 1990

Dear Ms Serowik

This letter serves as the 35th progress report prepared by Goldberg-Zoino amp Associates Inc (GZA) associated with activities completed to date on the Central Landfill Remedial Investigation Feasibility Study (RIFS) This progress report has been prepared in accordance with the provision of Section 620 of the February 1985 Work Plan prepared by GZA

We trust this report fulfills the RISWMCs present needs Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me

Very truly yours

GOLDBERG-ZOINO amp ASSOCIATES INC

n P Hartley enior Project Manager

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Connecticut bull Maine bull Massachusetts bull Michigan bull New Hampshire bull New York bull I V n n s y J v a n i a bull Rhode Island A suhsidiarv ltgtt GZA GeoEnvironmenta l Technologies Inc

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PROGRESS MADE THIS REPORTING PERIOD

This report describes the proposed deep well installation at the Central Landfill in Johnston Rhode Island This description was prepared to obtain EPA approval for the proposed installation procedures This task is part of the Phase II Remedial Investshyigation

OVERVIEW

A primary purpose of the deep well installation is to provide data for the Feasibility Study Specifically the information will aid in identifying the required depth of collection wells We are proposing to install a cluster of three wells immediately down gradient of the former hazardous waste disposal area (HWDA-2) These wells will also be located on a major northeast-southwest trending bedrock fracture zone

Each borehole will be equipped with two permanently installed Well Wizard groundwater sampling devices providing a total of six sampling locations The deepest of the boreholes will be advanced to elevation zero msl a depth of approximately 400 feet Sampling locations will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical methods and packer testing

BACKGROUND

A description of the initially proposed deep well installation is contained in our Phase II Remedial Investigation Work Plan (Rev 3) dated October 1989 The only significant deviation from the originally proposed installation is the use of a Well Wizard rather than a Waterloo sampling system The reasons for that proposed change are described below

LOCATION

The locations of the proposed wells are shown on Figure 1 This section describe how we selected those locations

Areal photographs provided by the EPA were used to locate an area tentatively identified as HWDA-2 Based on that information 13 test boring were completed during the Phase II Remedial Investigation Data obtained from that program indicates the EPA photographs correctly identified the location of the former hazardous waste disposal trenches (see Progress Report No 34)

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Monitoring wells were installed in four of the Phase II test borings Groundwater elevations in those wells were used to construct contours of the water table in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste disposal area (refer to the attached Table 1)

Geophysical studies and a fracture trace analyses were completed during the Phase I Remedial Investigation That study identified several lineaments one of which presumably extends in a northeast-southwest direction in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste area The location of that lineament is shown on Figure 1 and the proposed well cluster is located over that suspected fracture location identified as lineament 2

DEPTHSAMPLING LOCATIONS

Drilling at the site has generally shown the very uppermost portions of the bedrock (upper 30 feet) to be more fractured than the underlying rock During the Phase I RI five wells were advanced to elevation 150 msl Because former residential wells were sometime drilled to greater depths it was agreed that an exploration would be taken to elevation zero msl At the selected location this is to a depth of approximately 400 feet below ground surface

We are proposing to advance a single 6-inch diameter hole via air-hammer drilling techniques to a depth of 400 feet Locations for dedicated samplers will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical tests (including resistivity caliper natural gama neutron porosity sonic wave form and acoustic televiewer) and extraction packer testing with on-site volatile organic compound screening of water samples Selected sampling zones we be from ten to thirty feet in length based on identified fracture patterns These locations will be selected to span zones of high hydraulic conductivity or zones exhibiting relatively high VOC concentrations

We are proposing to select sampling locations in the field based on a review of test data and consultation with EPAs representative Once sampling locations are selected two additional wells will be drilled (to shallower depths) within ten feet of this deep well These boreholes will be installed to limit the number of sampling zones to two per borehole thus increasing the integrity of the individual sampling zones

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT

We are proposing to install dedicated gas driven bladder pumps manufactured by Well Wizard Inc in two inch nominal diameter PVC pipe Manufacturer information is attached These are viewed as an improvement over the originally proposed Waterloo System for the following reasons

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-A- Trace concentrations of toluene have been found routinely in samples collected from the Waterloo System This contamshyination may be associated with the materials used in the Waterloo packers

-B- Due to the depth of the borehole a conventional Waterloo System would leave significant portions of the borehole open Since the upper portions of the bedrock is known to be contaminated and highly fractured we want a system which will further restrict the vertical migration of contaminants in the borehole

-C- The Waterloo System is modular and prefabricated Non-detected changes in borehole diameter have resulted in installation difficulties (eg entire system can lodge in the borehole above its intended depth of completion) The Well Wizard system avoids this difficulty

-D- We believe a dedicated bladder pump will produce samples of comparable or better quality than that obtained from the Waterloo gas-drive system

-E- Head measurements within the proposed system will not rely on electronic pressure transducers Failure rates and consequently maintenance costs should therefore be less

-F- Equipment costs are significantly (45) less than the Waterloo System

KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES

The GZA project team has not changed since submission of the last progress report Michael A Powers remains as Associate-in-Charge John P Hartley serves as Project Manager and Edward A Summerly continues to serve as the lead project engineer

UPCOMING EVENTSACTIVITIES

RISWMC to select analytical testing firm to perform validation of Phase II analytical data

GZA awaits EPA comments on progress Report No 34

RIFS INVESTIGATION PROJECT STATUS

TASK COMPLETE

111 Data Compilation (Historical) 90

112 Residential Well Data Review 90

113 Base Map Preparation 90

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

Y-3058217 (12-Oct-90) Page 1 of 1

TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

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WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

bull 33425 1441 31984

401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

1 Groundwater level measurements were taken by GZA personnel on the dates indicated 1990 using an electronic water level meter

2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

FIGURES

WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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CLEANING REAGENTS

REANALYSIS COST

CLEANING RINSE r=r

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

LABOR

PORTABLE DEDICATED

Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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Why should you choose a dedicated monitoring system ~

A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Well Caps System Selection pages 12-13

Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

Drivers amp Controllers pages 14-16

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WELL WIZARef

Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

WELL ID No

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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SPECIFICATIONS U

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

166

150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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SPECIFICATIONS 1 I Hh- 1

2 50 75 100 125 IP PUMP DEPTH (feet)bull r

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PUMP BODY TUBING FITTINGS MAXIMUM PUMP m MODEL MATERIAL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE LIFT AA BB C D WEIGHT r^ bullbullbull FOR 2 WELLS laquo V

1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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WELL WIZARD

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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269

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

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Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

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3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

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PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

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$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 2: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

GOLDBERG-ZOINO S ASSOCIATES INC

October 15 1990 File No Y-3058216 C PC

Ms Julie A Serowik RI Solid Waste Management Corporation Central Landfill 65 Shun Pike Johnston Rhode Island 02919

Re Central Landfill RIFS Progress Report No 35 Work Period July to October 1990

Dear Ms Serowik

This letter serves as the 35th progress report prepared by Goldberg-Zoino amp Associates Inc (GZA) associated with activities completed to date on the Central Landfill Remedial Investigation Feasibility Study (RIFS) This progress report has been prepared in accordance with the provision of Section 620 of the February 1985 Work Plan prepared by GZA

We trust this report fulfills the RISWMCs present needs Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me

Very truly yours

GOLDBERG-ZOINO amp ASSOCIATES INC

n P Hartley enior Project Manager

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Connecticut bull Maine bull Massachusetts bull Michigan bull New Hampshire bull New York bull I V n n s y J v a n i a bull Rhode Island A suhsidiarv ltgtt GZA GeoEnvironmenta l Technologies Inc

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PROGRESS MADE THIS REPORTING PERIOD

This report describes the proposed deep well installation at the Central Landfill in Johnston Rhode Island This description was prepared to obtain EPA approval for the proposed installation procedures This task is part of the Phase II Remedial Investshyigation

OVERVIEW

A primary purpose of the deep well installation is to provide data for the Feasibility Study Specifically the information will aid in identifying the required depth of collection wells We are proposing to install a cluster of three wells immediately down gradient of the former hazardous waste disposal area (HWDA-2) These wells will also be located on a major northeast-southwest trending bedrock fracture zone

Each borehole will be equipped with two permanently installed Well Wizard groundwater sampling devices providing a total of six sampling locations The deepest of the boreholes will be advanced to elevation zero msl a depth of approximately 400 feet Sampling locations will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical methods and packer testing

BACKGROUND

A description of the initially proposed deep well installation is contained in our Phase II Remedial Investigation Work Plan (Rev 3) dated October 1989 The only significant deviation from the originally proposed installation is the use of a Well Wizard rather than a Waterloo sampling system The reasons for that proposed change are described below

LOCATION

The locations of the proposed wells are shown on Figure 1 This section describe how we selected those locations

Areal photographs provided by the EPA were used to locate an area tentatively identified as HWDA-2 Based on that information 13 test boring were completed during the Phase II Remedial Investigation Data obtained from that program indicates the EPA photographs correctly identified the location of the former hazardous waste disposal trenches (see Progress Report No 34)

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Monitoring wells were installed in four of the Phase II test borings Groundwater elevations in those wells were used to construct contours of the water table in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste disposal area (refer to the attached Table 1)

Geophysical studies and a fracture trace analyses were completed during the Phase I Remedial Investigation That study identified several lineaments one of which presumably extends in a northeast-southwest direction in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste area The location of that lineament is shown on Figure 1 and the proposed well cluster is located over that suspected fracture location identified as lineament 2

DEPTHSAMPLING LOCATIONS

Drilling at the site has generally shown the very uppermost portions of the bedrock (upper 30 feet) to be more fractured than the underlying rock During the Phase I RI five wells were advanced to elevation 150 msl Because former residential wells were sometime drilled to greater depths it was agreed that an exploration would be taken to elevation zero msl At the selected location this is to a depth of approximately 400 feet below ground surface

We are proposing to advance a single 6-inch diameter hole via air-hammer drilling techniques to a depth of 400 feet Locations for dedicated samplers will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical tests (including resistivity caliper natural gama neutron porosity sonic wave form and acoustic televiewer) and extraction packer testing with on-site volatile organic compound screening of water samples Selected sampling zones we be from ten to thirty feet in length based on identified fracture patterns These locations will be selected to span zones of high hydraulic conductivity or zones exhibiting relatively high VOC concentrations

We are proposing to select sampling locations in the field based on a review of test data and consultation with EPAs representative Once sampling locations are selected two additional wells will be drilled (to shallower depths) within ten feet of this deep well These boreholes will be installed to limit the number of sampling zones to two per borehole thus increasing the integrity of the individual sampling zones

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT

We are proposing to install dedicated gas driven bladder pumps manufactured by Well Wizard Inc in two inch nominal diameter PVC pipe Manufacturer information is attached These are viewed as an improvement over the originally proposed Waterloo System for the following reasons

-2shy

-A- Trace concentrations of toluene have been found routinely in samples collected from the Waterloo System This contamshyination may be associated with the materials used in the Waterloo packers

-B- Due to the depth of the borehole a conventional Waterloo System would leave significant portions of the borehole open Since the upper portions of the bedrock is known to be contaminated and highly fractured we want a system which will further restrict the vertical migration of contaminants in the borehole

-C- The Waterloo System is modular and prefabricated Non-detected changes in borehole diameter have resulted in installation difficulties (eg entire system can lodge in the borehole above its intended depth of completion) The Well Wizard system avoids this difficulty

-D- We believe a dedicated bladder pump will produce samples of comparable or better quality than that obtained from the Waterloo gas-drive system

-E- Head measurements within the proposed system will not rely on electronic pressure transducers Failure rates and consequently maintenance costs should therefore be less

-F- Equipment costs are significantly (45) less than the Waterloo System

KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES

The GZA project team has not changed since submission of the last progress report Michael A Powers remains as Associate-in-Charge John P Hartley serves as Project Manager and Edward A Summerly continues to serve as the lead project engineer

UPCOMING EVENTSACTIVITIES

RISWMC to select analytical testing firm to perform validation of Phase II analytical data

GZA awaits EPA comments on progress Report No 34

RIFS INVESTIGATION PROJECT STATUS

TASK COMPLETE

111 Data Compilation (Historical) 90

112 Residential Well Data Review 90

113 Base Map Preparation 90

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

Y-3058217 (12-Oct-90) Page 1 of 1

TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

MW-J

WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

bull 33425 1441 31984

401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

1 Groundwater level measurements were taken by GZA personnel on the dates indicated 1990 using an electronic water level meter

2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

FIGURES

WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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CLEANING REAGENTS

REANALYSIS COST

CLEANING RINSE r=r

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

LABOR

PORTABLE DEDICATED

Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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Why should you choose a dedicated monitoring system ~

A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

166

150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

F OPEN

1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

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050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

RADIOshyINORGANIC ORGANIC BIQL ACTIVE

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Helical rotot 160 n 2 In 0-1 2 gpm

Piston pump(gas-drive) soon 1 12 In 0-05 opm bull

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

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Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

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$3000

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$2000

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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$125000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 3: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

PROGRESS MADE THIS REPORTING PERIOD

This report describes the proposed deep well installation at the Central Landfill in Johnston Rhode Island This description was prepared to obtain EPA approval for the proposed installation procedures This task is part of the Phase II Remedial Investshyigation

OVERVIEW

A primary purpose of the deep well installation is to provide data for the Feasibility Study Specifically the information will aid in identifying the required depth of collection wells We are proposing to install a cluster of three wells immediately down gradient of the former hazardous waste disposal area (HWDA-2) These wells will also be located on a major northeast-southwest trending bedrock fracture zone

Each borehole will be equipped with two permanently installed Well Wizard groundwater sampling devices providing a total of six sampling locations The deepest of the boreholes will be advanced to elevation zero msl a depth of approximately 400 feet Sampling locations will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical methods and packer testing

BACKGROUND

A description of the initially proposed deep well installation is contained in our Phase II Remedial Investigation Work Plan (Rev 3) dated October 1989 The only significant deviation from the originally proposed installation is the use of a Well Wizard rather than a Waterloo sampling system The reasons for that proposed change are described below

LOCATION

The locations of the proposed wells are shown on Figure 1 This section describe how we selected those locations

Areal photographs provided by the EPA were used to locate an area tentatively identified as HWDA-2 Based on that information 13 test boring were completed during the Phase II Remedial Investigation Data obtained from that program indicates the EPA photographs correctly identified the location of the former hazardous waste disposal trenches (see Progress Report No 34)

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Monitoring wells were installed in four of the Phase II test borings Groundwater elevations in those wells were used to construct contours of the water table in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste disposal area (refer to the attached Table 1)

Geophysical studies and a fracture trace analyses were completed during the Phase I Remedial Investigation That study identified several lineaments one of which presumably extends in a northeast-southwest direction in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste area The location of that lineament is shown on Figure 1 and the proposed well cluster is located over that suspected fracture location identified as lineament 2

DEPTHSAMPLING LOCATIONS

Drilling at the site has generally shown the very uppermost portions of the bedrock (upper 30 feet) to be more fractured than the underlying rock During the Phase I RI five wells were advanced to elevation 150 msl Because former residential wells were sometime drilled to greater depths it was agreed that an exploration would be taken to elevation zero msl At the selected location this is to a depth of approximately 400 feet below ground surface

We are proposing to advance a single 6-inch diameter hole via air-hammer drilling techniques to a depth of 400 feet Locations for dedicated samplers will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical tests (including resistivity caliper natural gama neutron porosity sonic wave form and acoustic televiewer) and extraction packer testing with on-site volatile organic compound screening of water samples Selected sampling zones we be from ten to thirty feet in length based on identified fracture patterns These locations will be selected to span zones of high hydraulic conductivity or zones exhibiting relatively high VOC concentrations

We are proposing to select sampling locations in the field based on a review of test data and consultation with EPAs representative Once sampling locations are selected two additional wells will be drilled (to shallower depths) within ten feet of this deep well These boreholes will be installed to limit the number of sampling zones to two per borehole thus increasing the integrity of the individual sampling zones

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT

We are proposing to install dedicated gas driven bladder pumps manufactured by Well Wizard Inc in two inch nominal diameter PVC pipe Manufacturer information is attached These are viewed as an improvement over the originally proposed Waterloo System for the following reasons

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-A- Trace concentrations of toluene have been found routinely in samples collected from the Waterloo System This contamshyination may be associated with the materials used in the Waterloo packers

-B- Due to the depth of the borehole a conventional Waterloo System would leave significant portions of the borehole open Since the upper portions of the bedrock is known to be contaminated and highly fractured we want a system which will further restrict the vertical migration of contaminants in the borehole

-C- The Waterloo System is modular and prefabricated Non-detected changes in borehole diameter have resulted in installation difficulties (eg entire system can lodge in the borehole above its intended depth of completion) The Well Wizard system avoids this difficulty

-D- We believe a dedicated bladder pump will produce samples of comparable or better quality than that obtained from the Waterloo gas-drive system

-E- Head measurements within the proposed system will not rely on electronic pressure transducers Failure rates and consequently maintenance costs should therefore be less

-F- Equipment costs are significantly (45) less than the Waterloo System

KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES

The GZA project team has not changed since submission of the last progress report Michael A Powers remains as Associate-in-Charge John P Hartley serves as Project Manager and Edward A Summerly continues to serve as the lead project engineer

UPCOMING EVENTSACTIVITIES

RISWMC to select analytical testing firm to perform validation of Phase II analytical data

GZA awaits EPA comments on progress Report No 34

RIFS INVESTIGATION PROJECT STATUS

TASK COMPLETE

111 Data Compilation (Historical) 90

112 Residential Well Data Review 90

113 Base Map Preparation 90

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

Y-3058217 (12-Oct-90) Page 1 of 1

TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

MW-J

WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

bull 33425 1441 31984

401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

1 Groundwater level measurements were taken by GZA personnel on the dates indicated 1990 using an electronic water level meter

2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

FIGURES

WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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CLEANING RINSE r=r

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LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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Why should you choose a dedicated monitoring system ~

A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

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HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

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X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

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2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

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450

269

394

506

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668

225

925

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Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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SAMPLING Pneumatic no limit not applicable 001-013 gal DEVICES-

This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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$125000

100000

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DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 4: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

Monitoring wells were installed in four of the Phase II test borings Groundwater elevations in those wells were used to construct contours of the water table in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste disposal area (refer to the attached Table 1)

Geophysical studies and a fracture trace analyses were completed during the Phase I Remedial Investigation That study identified several lineaments one of which presumably extends in a northeast-southwest direction in the immediate vicinity of the former hazardous waste area The location of that lineament is shown on Figure 1 and the proposed well cluster is located over that suspected fracture location identified as lineament 2

DEPTHSAMPLING LOCATIONS

Drilling at the site has generally shown the very uppermost portions of the bedrock (upper 30 feet) to be more fractured than the underlying rock During the Phase I RI five wells were advanced to elevation 150 msl Because former residential wells were sometime drilled to greater depths it was agreed that an exploration would be taken to elevation zero msl At the selected location this is to a depth of approximately 400 feet below ground surface

We are proposing to advance a single 6-inch diameter hole via air-hammer drilling techniques to a depth of 400 feet Locations for dedicated samplers will be selected based on the results of down-hole geophysical tests (including resistivity caliper natural gama neutron porosity sonic wave form and acoustic televiewer) and extraction packer testing with on-site volatile organic compound screening of water samples Selected sampling zones we be from ten to thirty feet in length based on identified fracture patterns These locations will be selected to span zones of high hydraulic conductivity or zones exhibiting relatively high VOC concentrations

We are proposing to select sampling locations in the field based on a review of test data and consultation with EPAs representative Once sampling locations are selected two additional wells will be drilled (to shallower depths) within ten feet of this deep well These boreholes will be installed to limit the number of sampling zones to two per borehole thus increasing the integrity of the individual sampling zones

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT

We are proposing to install dedicated gas driven bladder pumps manufactured by Well Wizard Inc in two inch nominal diameter PVC pipe Manufacturer information is attached These are viewed as an improvement over the originally proposed Waterloo System for the following reasons

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-A- Trace concentrations of toluene have been found routinely in samples collected from the Waterloo System This contamshyination may be associated with the materials used in the Waterloo packers

-B- Due to the depth of the borehole a conventional Waterloo System would leave significant portions of the borehole open Since the upper portions of the bedrock is known to be contaminated and highly fractured we want a system which will further restrict the vertical migration of contaminants in the borehole

-C- The Waterloo System is modular and prefabricated Non-detected changes in borehole diameter have resulted in installation difficulties (eg entire system can lodge in the borehole above its intended depth of completion) The Well Wizard system avoids this difficulty

-D- We believe a dedicated bladder pump will produce samples of comparable or better quality than that obtained from the Waterloo gas-drive system

-E- Head measurements within the proposed system will not rely on electronic pressure transducers Failure rates and consequently maintenance costs should therefore be less

-F- Equipment costs are significantly (45) less than the Waterloo System

KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES

The GZA project team has not changed since submission of the last progress report Michael A Powers remains as Associate-in-Charge John P Hartley serves as Project Manager and Edward A Summerly continues to serve as the lead project engineer

UPCOMING EVENTSACTIVITIES

RISWMC to select analytical testing firm to perform validation of Phase II analytical data

GZA awaits EPA comments on progress Report No 34

RIFS INVESTIGATION PROJECT STATUS

TASK COMPLETE

111 Data Compilation (Historical) 90

112 Residential Well Data Review 90

113 Base Map Preparation 90

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

Y-3058217 (12-Oct-90) Page 1 of 1

TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

MW-J

WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

bull 33425 1441 31984

401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

1 Groundwater level measurements were taken by GZA personnel on the dates indicated 1990 using an electronic water level meter

2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

FIGURES

WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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CLEANING REAGENTS

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EQUIPMENT

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Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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Why should you choose a dedicated monitoring system ~

A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Well Caps System Selection pages 12-13

Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

1

14

Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 5: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

-A- Trace concentrations of toluene have been found routinely in samples collected from the Waterloo System This contamshyination may be associated with the materials used in the Waterloo packers

-B- Due to the depth of the borehole a conventional Waterloo System would leave significant portions of the borehole open Since the upper portions of the bedrock is known to be contaminated and highly fractured we want a system which will further restrict the vertical migration of contaminants in the borehole

-C- The Waterloo System is modular and prefabricated Non-detected changes in borehole diameter have resulted in installation difficulties (eg entire system can lodge in the borehole above its intended depth of completion) The Well Wizard system avoids this difficulty

-D- We believe a dedicated bladder pump will produce samples of comparable or better quality than that obtained from the Waterloo gas-drive system

-E- Head measurements within the proposed system will not rely on electronic pressure transducers Failure rates and consequently maintenance costs should therefore be less

-F- Equipment costs are significantly (45) less than the Waterloo System

KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES

The GZA project team has not changed since submission of the last progress report Michael A Powers remains as Associate-in-Charge John P Hartley serves as Project Manager and Edward A Summerly continues to serve as the lead project engineer

UPCOMING EVENTSACTIVITIES

RISWMC to select analytical testing firm to perform validation of Phase II analytical data

GZA awaits EPA comments on progress Report No 34

RIFS INVESTIGATION PROJECT STATUS

TASK COMPLETE

111 Data Compilation (Historical) 90

112 Residential Well Data Review 90

113 Base Map Preparation 90

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

Y-3058217 (12-Oct-90) Page 1 of 1

TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

MW-J

WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

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401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

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2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

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Water Level Meters page 16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

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050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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114 Fracture Trace Analysis 95

115 Earth Resistivity 95

1161 Air Quality I 95

1162 Air Quality II 95

1171 Drilling 100

1172 Bedrock Permeability 100

1173 Vertical Seismic Profiling 100

1174 Test Pits 100

118 Well Installations 90

119 Sample Collection 90

1110 Data Evaluation 75

1111 Community Relations 0

12 Human HealthEnvironmental Risk 2

131 Descrp of Proposed Response 0

132 Prel Rem Tech 0

133 Dev of Alt 0

134 Initial Screen of Alt 0

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TABLES

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TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

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WE87-1B-A

WE87-1B-B

WE87-4

MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

MW90-25A-P

MW90-26A-W

MW90-27A-W

MW90-27A-P

MW90-28-A

MW90-28-B

MW90-32

NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

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3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

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401^02 3063 37039

NOVEMBER 11 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

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2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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PORTABLE DEDICATED

Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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TABLES

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TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

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MW90-24B-W

MW90-24B-P

WW90^25A-W

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MW90-28-A

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NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

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40230

40218

39060

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(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

NR NR

39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

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GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

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2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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PORTABLE DEDICATED

Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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TABLE 1

HWDA 2 GROUNDWATER ELEVATION DATA

Central Landfill RIFS Phase II - Johnston Rhode Island

STATION ID

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WE87-1B-B

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MW90-24B-W

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WW90^25A-W

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NOTES

REFERENCE ELEVATION

(ft)

38143

40230

40218

39060

- AUGUST 3 1990 DEPTH TO GROUNDWATER

(ft)

GROUNDWATER ELEVATION

(ft)

2828 35315

3635 36595

3925 36293

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39629 431 35319

39630 NR NR

39291 3971 35320

39267 389 35377

38494 321 35284

38748 3423 35325

38745 346 35285

33462 1495 31967

bull 33425 1441 31984

401^02 3063 37039

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GROUNDWATER ELEVATION bull V(ft) (ft)

2848 35295

3624 36606

3917 36301

2649 36411

4324 35305

4269 35361

3984 35307

3929 35338

3226 35268

3438 35310

3473 35272

1517 31945

1514 31911

3100 37002

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2 Reference elevation referes to the top of PVC well pipe elevation determined by an instrument survey performed by Federici amp Associates on July 241990

3 NFT - indicates that no reading was obtained

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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PORTABLE DEDICATED

Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

1

14

Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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WELL WIZARD groundwater sampling

MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

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power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

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Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

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1176

1088

650

1088

1118

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1375

13875

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050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

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248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

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2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

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1075

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1125

1375

13875

1625

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Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

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600

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250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

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Yearly cost e Number of years

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cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

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$2000

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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MICHAEL E CROSS President

Thank you for your interest in Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems Our company goal at QED Environmental Systems is to continue supplying the most reliable highest quality groundwater sampling equipmentmdashequipment that delivers consistently accurate samples under actual field conditions

Well Wizard systems are now in use around the world in more wells than any other dedicated sampling equipment From our headquarters in Ann Arbor Michigan weve established a North American network with branch offices in California and Pennsylvania and over 50 representatives to provide better service to our customers across the continent

QEDs rapid development has always depended on delivering the greatest satisfaction to you our customer Our growth has enabled us to make even more improvements in the quality of our products and the support you need in selecting installing and using them Were extremely proud of our outstanding staff of highly committed employeesmdashthanks to them our skills and customer service are second to none

In addition to Well Wizard QEDs growing family of product lines includes Sample Proreg portable sampling equipment and supplies Pulse Pumptrade pneumatic pumping systems for cleanup and HydroPunchtrade samplers for rapid groundwater sampling without wells Were trying hard to be the best source for all the groundwater monitoring and recovery equipment and supplies you need

Call me at 1-800-624-2026 if you have any questions or comments If you get a chance please visit us in Ann Arbor to meet the people see the technology and observe firsthand the support network weve built to serve you better

Sincerely

WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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REANALYSIS COST

CLEANING RINSE r=r

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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Comparison of equipment and operating costs for dedicated versus portable systems clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well inshystallation sampled quarterly for five years Well Wizard dedicated sampling equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Well Caps System Selection pages 12-13

Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

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2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

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1088

650

1088

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1375

13875

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050

050

050

050

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1175

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248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

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556

662

618

725

300

306

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1075

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1125

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13875

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Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

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$2000

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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WELL WIZARL

Aell Wizardreg delivers real economy Well Wizard-style dedicated bladder purnp systems

are acknowledged by independent research and the EPA to provide the best sample quality They are increasingly accepted as the standard of good monitoring practice Despite this some potential users hesitate to adopt dedicated systems because of the assumption that they are too expensive

Not true To begin with the cost of dedicated systems is typically only 3-6 of the total program cost even when figured over just a five-year program life Thats a small price to pay for the ultimate in sample confidence

Then consider the savings in operating costs that dedicated equipment provides Portable systems require much more labormdashin multi-person crews preparation and transport required cleaning and purging

Dedicated Well Wizard installations are superior in all respects They need only one person to operate just a controller and air source must be transported no cleanshying is necessary and purging can be done with little operator effort Quick connects reduce set-up time to early nil Overall labor savings of 50 to 75 are

routinely reported by Well Wizard users Resampling and reanalysis are major costs in non-

dedicated systems Dedication eliminates both these exshypenses and the need for cleaning rinse blanks

The bottom line is that Well Wizard monitoring systems commonly pay for themselves within one to three years Over the rest of the program they save you many times their initial cost And all along they proshyvide the best possible sample quality and trouble-free operation

Other benefits of Well Wizard systems include bull Fast operation as easy as 1-2-3

1 Transport controller to well (one person can do it)

2 Unlock well cap quick-connect controller for automatic cycling

3 Collect sample break quick-connect lock cap and its on to the next well

bull True economy and cost-efficiencymdashwe wont quote a stripped-down price and then nickel-and-dime you to death with extras that should be standard equipment With Well Wizard the best is standard not optional at extra cost

Sound too good to be true Give us your project parameters and well estimate what your cost savshyings will be with Well Wizard

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REANALYSIS COST

CLEANING RINSE r=r

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT

LABOR4 EQUIPMENT

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Why should you choose a dedicated monitoring system ~

A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

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Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

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1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

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1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

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638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

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$3000

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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A groundwater monitoring program is only as good as the quality of its samples The sampling method must deliver consisshytent representative samples unaltered by the collection process If it doesnt then data from analyzing the samples is invalid and endangers the value of the monitoring program as a whole

Dedicated Well Wizardreg systems are the standard for consistency and accuracy in groundwater monitoring In these systems sampling devices are permanently fixed in the wells isolated from environmental and user-introduced variables No equipment enters or exits the well Samples are protected from inclement weather on-site dust mud and vapors and from contaminants that may be introduced by transporting and handling of portable equipment Dedicated equipment also protects wells from the danger of cross-well contamination

Other inconsistencies are eliminated by the use of dedicated equipment because it provides

bull Standardized sample collection technique bull Easy filtration of samples bull Fixed sampling position bull No required cleaning The Well Wizard line is the most complete dedicated

monitoring system available especially when you add the advantages offered by our purging aidsmdashPurge Master high rate purge pumps and Purge Mizer inflatable packers

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Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

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Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

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bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

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WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

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X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

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2020-C 450

2020-D 556

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269

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807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

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238

35

450

269

394

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13875

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925

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Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

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10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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Well Caps System Selection pages 12-13

Choosing the right Well Wizardreg components Well Wizard dedicated groundwater sampling systems from QED give you the greatest variety of equipment choices in the industry Materials sizes and operating capabilities of all components can be varied to produce the ideal configuration for your monitoring application

When selecting your system you should consider bull compatibility of construction materials

with sampling parameters (contaminant levels pH etc)

bull well dimensions (diameter amp depth) bull purge volume needed before sampling bull water level measurement method bull site characteristics (accessibility on-site

power and compressed air sources) With these factors in mind youre ready to specify the

components of your Well Wizard system

Despite QEDs comprehensive range of stock sizes and options (more than we had

space to list in this guide) some sites may require custom well caps andor other components No problem we specialize in fast personalized custom-fabrication to meet your special needs

Filters page 11

Water Level Meters page 16

Drivers amp Controllers pages 14-16

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Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

WELL ID No

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

166

150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

rSAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING -SAMPLING PUMP

AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

-1V16 DIA ACCESS HOLE

ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

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the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

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easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

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Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

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3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

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EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

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WELL WIZARef

Call QED with your specifications and well do the systems selection for you

Now that youve learned how to select Well Wizard components weve got a sugshygestion let QED do it for you

Why not do it yourself Just consider this QED applicashytions engineers are the pros with specialized training and years of hands-on experience in groundwater monitoring systems selection Think about the convenience of not having to specify every last detail and the confidence youll feel knowing that your system is designed right

QED has all the necessary tools to choose the best comshyponents for your particular situation

bull a huge database from thousands of successful installations

bull a helpful knowledgeshyable sales and support staff on call to serve you

bull sophisticated computer programs for flow rate prediction performance analysis and equipment specification

bull thorough expertise on the latest regulatory requirements and trends

Just contact us with your well data and specifications using this handy guide QED will take it from there and youll know youre getting a system thats custom-engineered for maximum performance reliability and long-term cost-effectiveness in your monitoring program

SITE

LOCATION

DATE

CAP SIZE DATA A Well casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Well casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Outer casing diameter - OD (Inches) D Outer casing diameter - ID (Inches) E Top of well casing to top of outer

casing clearance (Inches)

WELL ID No

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DOWNWELL DATA A Casing diameter - OD (Inches) B Casing diameter - ID (Inches) C Total casing length (Feet) D Screened interval (Feet) E Depth to water (Feet) F Well recovery rate (GPM)

WELL ID No A B C D E F

Standard Well Casing Dimensions Nominal Pipe Schedule 40 Schedule 80 Sizes (inches) OD ID OD ID

2 2375 2049 2375 1913 2-12 2875 2445 2875 2289 3 3500 3042 3500 2864 3-12 4000 3520 4000 3326 rraquo 4 4500 3998 4500 3786 5 5563 5017 5563 4767 6 6625 6031 6625 5709

Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

bullthe best pump for the job 3111 High Rate Controllers

Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

3011 Controller refinements you wont see in other systems 20

Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

ready to go to work right out of the box

WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

166

150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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2 50 75 100 125 IP PUMP DEPTH (feet)bull r

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PUMP BODY TUBING FITTINGS MAXIMUM PUMP m MODEL MATERIAL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE LIFT AA BB C D WEIGHT r^ bullbullbull FOR 2 WELLS laquo V

1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

rSAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING -SAMPLING PUMP

AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

-1V16 DIA ACCESS HOLE

ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

F OPEN

1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

G

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

- SAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING tfH Se sary or pSAMPLINGPUMP fY _ J A I R FITTING

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AVENT ACCESS HOLE L_A_J| L PURGE PUMP AIR FITTING I B 1L PURGE PUMP DISCHARGE FITTING

CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

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bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

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PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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Well Wizard high performance bladder pumps are designed to prevent airwater contact for more consistently accurate sampling

QED is the largest supplier and manufacturer of groundwater sampling pumps in the world Why Because our pumps are the industry leaders for performance and reliabilitymdash1 in accuracy especially under actual field conditions

Need to collect samples from greater than 500 feet QED has your pump What about other tough sampling problemsmdashnon-standard well casings aggressivecorrosive environments difficult site conditions No matter what the challenge QED has FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES

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Who says so Thousands of sat- 20

isfied customers worldwide techshynical journals and presentations even regulatory agencies recomshymend Well Wizard bladder pumps (ask your representative) And QED pumps have the rugged conshystruction to stand up to years of demanding use 50 75 100 125

PUMP DEPTH (feet) These third-generation pumps are full of sophisticated design and manufacturing

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Performance has been tested and perfected using computer modeling transducer analysis and our own 300-foot well Optimized porting for maximum flow no mismatched stainless-onshystainless fine threads (to prevent galling) and laboratory-certified cleaning are just a few examples of the extra value we build in

In addition every pump is fully performshyince-tested and can be pre-assembled to Note Flow rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and

operating gas pressure of ]00 psi bullgtpound| tubing and well cap for easy installation Call us for flow rates under other conditions

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Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

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X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

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2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

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238

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450

269

394

506

075

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807

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050

050

050

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668

225

925

938

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550

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556

662

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725

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306

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13875

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Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

copy Copyright 1989

WELL WIZARD Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In Michigan 313995-2547

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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100000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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WELL WIZARD

Choose the system that gives you the superior performance you deserve The whole reason youre selecting a dedicated bladder pump system for groundwater monitoring is because of its accuracy and long-term reliability Dont settle for second bestmdashget the high quality you deserve

QED built the business of dedicated bladder pump systems Our pumps are the heart of the system so we spare no effort to make them the best

Many of the details that make a superior pump are subtle modifications resulting from years of experience They may not be obvious at first glance but check the specs of our pumps Youll find flow rates pumping lifts material quality durability and selection that clearly show our commitment to supplying you with the best pumps possible

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MODEL NO BODY BLADDER TUBE MAXIMUM A B C MATERIAL MATERIAL FITTINGS t LIFT (Ft) ((Dimension in inches)

P-1100 PVC PVC Polypropylene 300 40i 85 465

T-1100 Teflon Teflon Teflon 250 40 413

P-1101 PVC Teflon Polypropylene 300 40 465 370

P-1101H PVC Teflon 316 SS 600 40 4075 450 370

ST-1101P 316 SS Teflon 316 SS 1000 40 4050 412 312

T-1200 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 300 411 393 306

P-1201 PVC316 SS Teflon Polypropylene 300 4i 23 402 306

P-1201H PVC316 SS Teflon 316 SS 600 4i 4137 416 320

T-1300 Teflon316 SS Teflon 316 SS 200 46gt 4675 387 287

T All Air Supply Tube Fittings 025 OD Discharge Tube Fittings 05 OD Field Replaceable Bladders (Except T-1300 0375 OD) For Pumps W Hand Tool WO Hand Tool

T-1300 requires Clamp Tool No 35188 T-1100 14055 14065 for field attachment of tubing P-1101 14057 14067 Clamps are provided with pump T-1200 35315 35320

PLEASE NOTE Intake Screens are stanshy P-1201 35315 35320 dard on T-1300 and are optional on other Note All kits contain 2 bladder sleeves and seal models Please consult QED replacement sets 35315 includes pin punch

166

150

150

150

100

To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

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2020-C 450

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269

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807 857

325 375

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450

269

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650

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13875

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

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Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

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DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

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PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

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10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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To build the best start with the best Bladder pump design allows construction of the highest quality materials with consistent usage throughout the pump All parts and fittings that contact the sample are matched for compatibility and better performance You will achieve accurate sampling with the greatest cost-efficiency by choosing the proper pump material

TefonVPTFE For maximum sample

accuracy at low contaminant levels and longest pump life in harsh chemical environments QED uses only the finest duPont Teflon and other PTFE resins available

Stainless Steel All stainless steel is not the

same Electropolishing stainless steel has been proven to give the most inert finish for preserving water quality with lower porosity to help it resist corrosion Thats what we use in all QED stainless parts rather than inferior alloys with little or no protective finish (Stainless steel pumps are not recommended for low metal sampling levels high acid high dissolved solids or

reducing conditions)

PVC Polyvinyl chloride is an

economical alternative when monitoring doesnt require stainless steel We use only NSF-grade PVC extruded specifically for QED with no markings or lubricants to contaminate the sample

Lab-certified cleaning

All Well Wizard pumps pass through a rigorous cleaning procedure and are laboratory-certified to be free of all EPA 601 602 base neutral and acid extractable contaminants

Production parts are batch-treated in laboratory cleaning solution at 130degF and are rinsed with 130degF tap water Parts are then washed with purified water (filtered treated with activated carbon and a series of ion exchange columns) Assembly and testing steps also use purified water

A special 24-hour water extraction test is then run and the water analyzed pumps that dont test clean are run through the procedure

CERTIFIED CLEAN

again until they do Preshyassembled pumps are issued a reference number when they have been certified clean and are sealed in polyethylene bags for protection until they are installed

The secret of bladder durability

Its no secret We start with the most inert polymers availablego through all the process variables to find the toughest formulationstest each batch of bladder material for the equivalent of decades of service to assure reliable performanceand protect bladders with easy-to-replace inlet screen cartridges to reduce abrasion and wear

If abladderdoes malfunction QED supplies a quick-change kit so you can easily replace just the bladder sleevemdashin the field with no waiting

WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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SPECIFICATIONS 1 I Hh- 1

2 50 75 100 125 IP PUMP DEPTH (feet)bull r

NoteNote FloFloww rates based on pump submergence of 25 feet and raquo B|laquo operating ga-41mdash Call us for fl

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PUMP BODY TUBING FITTINGS MAXIMUM PUMP m MODEL MATERIAL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE LIFT AA BB C D WEIGHT r^ bullbullbull FOR 2 WELLS laquo V

1 HR-4100 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 949466 lOC 100 166100 55

HR-4200 316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 929299 lOC100 100 150 75

FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 39039099 151522 275 300 9 14

HR-4600 PVC Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 49549500 404044 275 288 9

HR-4700 Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 39039066 161632 163 300 14 V

LONG BODY FOR 4 WELLS

HR-4500 LB PVC316 SS Polypropylene Polypropylene 200 87087000 151522 275 300 17

HR-4700 LB Teflon316 SS 316 SS 316 SS 200 87087000 161632 163 300 22 v~ All Air Supply Fittings 050 OD Discharge Fittings 075 OD

reg

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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WELL WIZARD

Tubing amp Accessories bull - C bull A bullbull v f bullbull bullbull^bullbullM -gtgtbull 1 ampshy

A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

10

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

rSAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING -SAMPLING PUMP

AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

-1V16 DIA ACCESS HOLE

ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

F OPEN

1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

G

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

- SAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING tfH Se sary or pSAMPLINGPUMP fY _ J A I R FITTING

1undesirable r)a bull4 ISA

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AVENT ACCESS HOLE L_A_J| L PURGE PUMP AIR FITTING I B 1L PURGE PUMP DISCHARGE FITTING

CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

1

14

Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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WELL WfZAMT TM

The Purge Master high rate purge pump can cut purging times by up to 75 in 2 or larger wells These gas displacement pumps greatly speed field work by delivering purge flow rates far greater than possible with bladder-type sampling pumps Available in FLOW PERFORMANCE CURVES a choice of construction materials for different Gas Cylinder

needs Purge Master pumps should not be used for 10

sample collection because of airwater contact Select from Model 2050 or 2150 series cap

assemblies for use with Purge Master Tubing assemblies are provided in polyethylene (P-5610) and Teflonreg (T-5600) Purge Master pumps deliver best performance when used with Model 3111 series driver-controllers or with Model 3013 and 350 series controllers and an external air supply of at least 25 SCFM at 80 psi not recommended for use with Model 3011 driver-controller (12V DC) or Purge Mizer

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Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

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Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

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with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Positive displacement (mechanical)

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

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Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

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PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

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10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

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Tandem Applications

-mdash-i The tandem Purge Mizer is designed for use with a samshypling pump and standard Purge Mizer to sample from isolated sections of the well casing Both Purge Mizers in tandem arrangement are inflated and controlled via a single inflation line Specify the desired location of Purge Mizers and pump and the well depth (model 4202 for 2 wells model 4402 for 4 wells) Shipped preshyassembled to pump-tubing assembly with both Purge Mizers in position

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Inflatable packers isolate the sampling pump from water above the well screen reducing the purge volume You can cut sampling time and expense with the Purge Mizer It expands when pressurized blocking off the sampling zone from the wells higher levels thus reducing the purge volume

Heavy-duty construction with bellows of Viton (duPonts best long-life fluoropolymer rubber) PVC body stainless steel clamps and polypropylene and stainless steel fittings delivers dependable performance day in and day out Purge Mizers fit 2 (model 4200) and 4 (model 4400) wells (not recommended for screened sections uncased boreholes or oversized casings) Maximum submergence is 100 feet

Use with Model 2020 and 2120 series caps Purge Mizer portable controller (Model 4000) and support cable and inflation tubing (Model 4010) must be ordered separately All fittings and mounting hardware are included with Purge Mizer which is preassembled to pump-tubing assembly for easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

^ CASING MODEL TUBING PASS-THRU SIZE NUMBER A B AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE

^^^ 2 4200 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

y deg^ 2 4202 168 800 025 OD 0375 OD

X 4 4400 338 875 025 OD 050 OD fCjd 4 4402 338 875 025 OD 050 OD

Controller The Model 4000 controller connects directly to the Well Wizard cap to allow inflation adjustment and verification of Purge Mizer operation Use in conjunction with Well Wizard controller or driver-controller One Model 4000 controller is required for each Well Wizard controller

Support Cable amp Inflation Tubing Model 4010 Support Cable and Inflation Tubing consists of poly-coated 7-strand stainless steel support cable and 18 OD polypropylene inflation tubing Use with both standard and tandem Purge Mizer applications Specify required depth(s)

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A critical component of any monitoring system tubing assemblies are available in a variety of materials for different needs QED has always recognized that groundwater monitoring demands much higher material standards than other applications This applies to tubing standards QED tubing enhancements ensure the ultimate accuracy of groundwater samples for monitoring programs

Twin-line bonded tubing makes handling installation and portable water level probe use easier Available in

bull all-Teflonreg (recommended for use with Teflon and stainless steel pumps

bull polyethylene (for use with PVC pumps) bull economical Teflon-lined polyethylene tubing (with

Teflon on the inside of the sample discharge tubing) All tubing is controlled-quality virgin-grade material

without printing Standard tubing assemblies are cut to exact length and pre-assembled to well cap and pump per customer specifications at no extra cost Bulk tubing is also available

SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM

MODEL AIR SUPPLY DISCHARGE WORKING PUMP NUMBER MATERIAL OD ID OD ID PRESSURE DEPTH BOND TYPE

P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

USED ON

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps T-1100 and T-1200

Sampling Pumps P-1101H and P-1201H

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pump T-1300

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Sampling Pumps 1100 and 1200

Purge Pumps 4100 45004500LB 4600

Purge Pumps HR-4200 HR-4700HR-4700LB

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

rSAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING -SAMPLING PUMP

AIR FITTING

caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

-1V16 DIA ACCESS HOLE

ing covers stanshydard fittings are brass and polyshy

lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

D E

For use with 1 Sample Pumps

15 2001 192 269 137 864 914

For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

2 2052-A-Inch 238 269 075 775 826

For use with Sample Pumps only

2 2000-A 238 269 075 375 425

For use with Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

2

3

4

5

6

2020-A 238

2020-B 350

2020-C 450

2020-D 556

2020-E 662

269

394

506

618

725

075

150

175

300

306

776 826

807 857

325 375

1063 1113

1075 1125

For use with Purge Master

2

3

4

2052-A

2052-B

2050-C

238

35

450

269

394

506

075

150

175

775

807

325

826

857

375

FCLOSED

1176

1088

650

1088

1118

638

1375

13875

1088

1118

638

F OPEN

1426

1338

900

1338

1368

888

1625

1638

1338

1368

888

G

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

638

H

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

050

1175

638

248

638

668

225

925

938

550

550

550

550

550

550

550

512

you 5

6

2050-D

2050-E

556

662

618

725

300

306

1063

1075

1113

1125

1375

13875

1625

1638

Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size designations See page 4 for actual internal and external diameters

NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

- SAMPLE DISCHARGE FITTING tfH Se sary or pSAMPLINGPUMP fY _ J A I R FITTING

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

1

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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P-5100 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5100 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0500 0375 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5110 Teflon 0250 0170 0500 0375 240 500 Continuous Bond

PR-5100 Polypropylene 0250 0170 0500 0375 300 600 Cable Wrap

P-5000 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

PT-5000 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0375 0250 125 250 Continuous Bond

T-5010 Teflon 0250 0170 0375 0250 240 500 Continuous Bond

P-5200 Polyethylene 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

PT-5200 Teflon-lined PE 0250 0170 0250 0170 170 340 Continuous Bond

T-5200 Teflon 0250 0170 0250 0170 320 640 Continuous Bond

P-5610 Polyethylene 0500 0375 0750 0625 150 200 Continuous Bond

T-5600 Teflon 0500 0375 0750 0625 125 200 Teflon Ring

Couplers Available Consult QED for maximum continuous lengths Maximum pump depth recommendations based upon Purge Pump intended use limits

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whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

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for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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269

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325 375

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

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Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

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3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

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PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

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QED TUBING QUALITY STANDARDS Pure materials one of these Is detected the expensive than individual Continuous lengths

whole batch of tubing is tubing because of the cost of Weve found that most rejected We are not aware of heat welding the two tubes suppliers have a very loose any other supplier who together twin tubing has understanding of trie concept provides this certification as several major advantages of continuous lengths standard procedure Customers report that it saves Often lots are made up of

time on-slte and Is a key in smaller pieces unjoined or Scrap or reject material called Made in USA avoiding equipment stuck together with tape QED regrind is commonly used In All QED tubing is extruded entanglement caused by delivers only true continuous plastics Regrind may have in America from US-manu- separate tubes lengths inferior mechanical properties factured resins to assure or be contaminated by quality consistency and Controlled packaging lubricants coolants hydraulic supply Standard commercial tubing is fluid and general debris contaminated and abraded by Manufacturers of tubing for dirty rough factory and truck QED must certify that 100 floors QED controls the virgin polymer is used with no packaging of tubing from regrind additives or mold manufacture until its installed rejease agents Accurate dimensions In your well

The outside diameter of tubing Certified clean must be within precise limits Innovative tube types Custom cutting and QED tubing is laboratory so compression fittings can QED supplies tubing not pre-assembly analyzed for purity Tests grip the tubing without leakage available from standard Custom length tubing is accurate to parts-per-faillion while also preventing pull-out sources One example is our standard in QED dedicated detect any desorbed EPA 601 and loss of attached Teflon-llned polyethylene systemsmdashsaving you the cost 602 acid extractable or base equipment Our QAQC tubing which has Teflon where of leftovers Tubing is neutral contaminants If even department rejects any tubing its really needed (lining the connected to the pump leak-

lots that fail to meet our discharge tube) at much less tested under clean-room rigorous specifications cost than all-Teflon tubing conditions and poly- bagged

for shipping This speeds Twin tube assemblies installation and protects Most of our tubing is supplied against contamination that as a bonded pair (air supply could occur when connecting and discharge) While its more bulk tubing to pumps on site

Sample Proreg Field Filters Sample Pro disposable in-line filters from QED greatly simplify

and speed up sample filtering on-site Filters attach directly to the sample discharge tube eliminating set-up disassembly and cleaning steps required by ordinary filter holders

Sample Pro field filters deliver better quality samples preventing alteration by air or vacuum contact temperature change or time delay Filter pore size of 045 microns removes suspended particles that can interfere with analysis

Under typical field conditions Sample Pro filters protect the bullf sample from dust mud airborne vapors and other undesired

Material S e 18 14 38 12 34 materials often found at the well site which Elbows FoijfSample Tubingbull may contaminate conventional filters Polypropylene 35218 34448 34447 Teflon 4 bull 35073 34485 34469

FF-8100 Standard capacity (20 cm^ acrylic copolymer) bows ForPurge Pump Tubing FF-8200 High capacity equivalent to 12 diameter disk jlyethylene 35529 (700 cm^ acrylic copolymer)

^Tubing Couplers 8810 Adapter to fit 12 discharge tubing 8815 Adapter to fit 38 discharge tubing Polypropylene - bull 34488 34489 34490 34987 8820 Adapter to fit 14 discharge tubing V Teflon bull bull = 34491 34492 34493 35076 Filters rated at 60 psi All filters have 18 male pipe thread bullbullbull Stainless Steel 34504 34654 34714 34653 35332 inlets and outlets pore size 045 microns

LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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LOCKING WELL CAPS The industrys broadest range of standard caps engineered for hardware attachment and protection of the wellmdashplus custom service for every need What tops off a well-dressed well A cap from QED A sampling system cap that fits the wellhead properly can be the difference between a smooth installation or problems requiring on-site modification Our large stock of standard caps handles most sampling situations but weve supplied hundreds of custom-fabricated designsmdash

SPECIFICATIONS

with rapid responsive service to complete even the largest tightest installation schedules on time Protected

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caps have PVC bodies with lockshy

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lt-ygt DIAHOLE FOR PURGE MIZER OPTION

propylene with other materials available QED carries more cap models and sizes than we can list here for wells from 1-14 to 8 (even threaded and other special-purpose caps) Call us with your questions and special needs and put our experishyence to work for

MODEL A SIZE NUMBER

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For use with 1 Sample Pumps and Purge Pumps

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

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WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

SAMPLE PRO Groundwater Sampling Supplies bull Portable sampling and purging pump systems bull Bailers cable reels and dedicated caps bull Disposable field filters in two sizes bull Well development pumps for 2-inch and 4-inch wells bull Flat tape water level meters

PUMP PNEUMATIC PUMPING SYSTEM

bull Recovery pumps for a wide range of pumping needs corrosives organics explosive liquids silts and sediments

bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

UNCH Groundwater Sampling Without Wells bull Faster less expensive groundwater samples for site investigations bull Smooth stainless steel outer profile penetrates the soil fills

and is retrieved with sample bull Eliminates the need for casing developing and purging wells

during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

WELL WIZARD

QEDGroundWater

Specialists 6095 Jackson Rd

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106

800624-2026 -In Michigan 313995-2547 In California 415930-7610 bull

A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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Helical rotot 160 n 2 In 0-1 2 gpm

Piston pump(gas-drive) soon 1 12 In 0-05 opm bull

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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$125000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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NONmdashLOCKING WELL CAPS When space above the wellhead is tight these caps fit where others wont Non-locking unprotected cap assemblies are ready for space-saving problem-solving duty Theyre available for the same range of sizes and connections as our standard caps but without the locking cover Ideal for any situashytion wnere cap covers SPECIFICATIONS m bull-bullare unnecesshy

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CASING MODEL A B C D E F F SIZE NUMBER MIN STD Standard or custom

For use with 1 Sample pump

15 2101 192 272 137 208 272 541 1408 QED caps are tops Multi-function apsversatility right away f For Use With Sample Pumps with or without Purge Mizer

Adaptable caps are designed ions are our 2 2120-A 239 272 100 118 272 451 1309 for duty with many different 1 match your well 3 2120-B 352 400 207 250 438 583 1309 bladder sampling pumps e and downwell 4 2120-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 purge options and water level dsmdash in record

5 2120-D 558 612 300 344 61-2 677 1309 measurement devices time 6 2120-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309

Machined for easy fit Kinks For Use with Purge Master

Even standard No thanks 2 2152-A 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA caps are turned on Discharge

a lathe to enlarge elbow directs 2 2152-A-Inch 238 269 075 NA 549 973 NA

the ID slightly for sample flow to 3 2152-B 350 394 150 NA 549 1003 NA a smooth fit Caps vial without 4 2150-C 452 522 225 262 549 595 1309 dont have to be kinking tubeshy

5 2150-D 558 612 300 344 612 677 1309 jammed on can just one of do ens of small 6 2150-E 665 734 325 385 758 718 1309 be removed more features that add up to big

easily performance Casing sizes listed denote nominal pipe size dimensions

See oaee 4 for actual internal and external diameters

13

WELL IVZAD

Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER A lightweight that packs a real punch the Model 350 elecshytronic controller weighs only 11 pounds runs pumps up to 250 ft deep Complete with flow throttle pressure gauge and other environmentally-sealed weather-resistant components enclosed in a tough protective carrying case

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

Maximum Pump Depth Wt

250

600

1000

250 11

3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

Stay in the drivers seat Field-proven comshypressor carts roll easily on high-

flotation pneumatic tires for true one-person portability even in heavy mud or snow Constructed to take long hours rough terrainmdashand the payloads are QEDs reliable high-power enginecomshypressor combinations that can operate pumps to 300 feet

No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

1

14

Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

controllers They deliver the vershysatile performance you expect

from QED with finishing touches such as oilless

compressors to preshyvent contamination even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction 1^ - ^^4xgt GASOLINE-PO WERED

SPECIFICATIONS The 3111 series adds a MAXIMUM LIFT COMPRESSOR OUTPUT (SCFM) gasoline-driven compressor DDEL NO INTERNAL EXTERNAL 0 PSIG 25 PSIG 50 PSIG 100 PSIG 125 PSIG 165 PSIG WT

to QEDs field-proven 3111-HR 200 250 60 55 47 43 mdash mdash 111

pump controller All 3111-HP 320 600 24 23 23 22 22 21 111

3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

15

WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

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during site surveys bull 12 to l10th the cost of conventional wells bull Easy to use with cone penetrometer or

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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Controllers State-of-the-art 100 performance-tested units cycle pumps automatically QED has more experience designing and building pneumatic controller devices than anyone else We you a better choice of controllers with or without driversmdashall field-proven performers Versatile QED controllers are fully adjustable can operate high-rate purge pumps and still be throttled down to 0 psi for TEGD-recommended low flow rates for sample vial filling One-person portability fast set-up and unattended cycling greatly reduce labor requirements

STANDARD amp HIGH-PRESSURE CONTROLLER All 3013 series models are compatible with a wide range of external gas sources and use sophisticated pneumatic design that requires no batteries or electrical supply Optional Pump Manifold (Model 3000) lets one conshytroller operate three sampling pumps within a 20-foot radius simultaneously High presshysure models allow pump lifts to 1000 feet

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SPECIFICATIONS Maximum

Model No Logic Supply Pressure

3013 Pneumatic 125

3013-H Pneumatic 300

3013-UH Pneumatic 500

350 Electronic 125

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3013 Series size 18L x 14- 2 W x 6-34H 350 size 15 x 12 x 6-12

Extra performance built right in Pneumatic power 3013 series controllers have all-pneumatic design for maximum reliability No battery to drain no long waits for recharging or replacement batteriesmdashif youve got pressure youve got power Third-generation pneumatic logic controls provide inherent shock and moisture resistance for real field ruggedness

Electronic efficiency Model 350 has uniquely efficient circuits that work for 100 hours on one set of cheap readily available AA batteries Warning light shows a full days power left so you wont get left out in the field

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No hidden charges QED systems come complete-no extra costs for hoses batteries chargers or other necessary equipment F-shyexample all units havfoot heavy-duty indut supply hoses with quick-connect fittingsmdashstandard not additional

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

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3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

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DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

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EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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Driver-Contro Hers Rugged self-contained driver-controllers give you maximum flexibility in the field For mobile pumping power at remote locations you cant beat our driver-

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3011 75 200 70 53 47 21 - - 25 models come with cleanshy3111 Series measures 49-12T x 25-1 2W x 21-12L running 4-cycle Briggs and 3011 measures 18L x 14-1 2W x 6-34H Stratton or Honda indusshy

trialcommercial enginesmdashno sloppy oil-gas mixing The chassis is vibration-engineered for trouble-free operashytion Wheel and handle assembly knocks down quickly and easily for transport and handling convenience

ELECTRIC POWERED Model 3011 offers maximum performance in a lightshyweight all-in-one package An internal 12V DC comshypressor provides 100 psi recommended for use with sampling pumps at well depths to 75 feet Protected by a rugged case Model 3011 includes 15-foot quick-connect power cord with battery clamps Can be used with external air source (recommended with Purge Master pumps)

DRIVERS Model 41000-HR (High Output) gasoline-powered driver provides 100 psi to drive controllersmdashfroma rugged portable platform that goes anywhere

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WELL WIZARD

Water Level Meters DIGITAL ELECTRONIC METER Dedicated probes amp portable meter deliver readings accurate to plusmn01 feet The Model 6010-E sets a new standard for precision under field conditions Low-cost probes in each well complete the dedicated system provide rapid water level measurement without introducing portable devices Levels are read directly from LCD displaymdashno judgment calls variation from different techniques or danger of cross-well contamination

System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

THEQED FAKJY OF PRODUCES

WELL WIZARD Dedicated Monitoring Systems

EPA-recommended sampling method Pre-assembled purging and sampling systems of Teflonreg

stainless steel and PVC For wells as small as 1-Vt diameter and as deep as 1000 feet Compressors caps packers and accessories Custom application engineering to fit your special needs

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bull Floating layers sinking layers and in between bull Range of controller options including onoff level control bull Tubing valves and accessories

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conventional drilling equipment

Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

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Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

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B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

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Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

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Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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System is powered by standard AA batteries PROBE SPECIFICATIONS and internal compressed air charge Compact

metering unit weighs only 9 pounds measures just CONNECTOR 15 x 12 x 6a2 Precision field-rugged transducer MODEL NO MATERIAL OD ID LENGTH MATERIAL

and signal conditioning microprocessor deliver 6115 PVC 054 0288 4004 Polypropylene readings accurate to plusmn 01 ft time after time 6111 316 SS 054 0354 1304 Polypropylene

Built-in features for easy operation include 6120 Teflon 054 0270 1940 T-

preprogrammed warmup auto-zero operational prompting and low battery warning Includes Probe and probe tubing must be ordered separately for each well

precision calibration probe for adjustment

PORTABLE WATER LEVEL METER The portable Sample Pro 6000 series provides convenient reliable measurement of static water level The 58 diameter electronic probe is lowered into the well on a flat polyethylene tape until audio and visual alarms indicate contact with static water Depth is measured from easy-to-read markings in 05 foot increments

The probe is specially designed to eliminate false readings caused by cascading water It operates for six months on a single 9-volt battery Model 6000 water level meters are available in standard lengths of 100 150 and 300 Other lengths and markings are available

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

RADIOshyINORGANIC ORGANIC BIQL ACTIVE

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Helical rotot 160 n 2 In 0-1 2 gpm

Piston pump(gas-drive) soon 1 12 In 0-05 opm bull

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

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tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

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$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

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$2000

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

Open bailer no limit 12 In variable bull

CO lt Point -source c no limit 12 In variable bailer O

12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

RADIOshyINORGANIC ORGANIC BIQL ACTIVE

Malor Trace Nitrite Oil- Non- Gross oJlorrr Redan tons melalt Fluor toe tolved volatile Volatile TOC TOX Radium alpha a Bacteria

9aielaquo beta

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Gear-drive 200 n 2M 0-05 gpm bull

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Piston pump(gas-drive) soon 1 12 In 0-05 opm bull

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

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Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

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Dont settle for second best Its no accident that QED is the leader in environmental monitoring and recovery equipment Well Wizardreg dedicated sampling systems have gained widespread acceptance as the industry standard for sampling accuracy From the very beginning QEDs advanced technology and commitment to total customer support have been unmatched

This kind of performance is surprisingly cost-effective Integrated production a wide range of stock components and modular design can mean significantly lower prices than competitive systems QEDs stringent quality control and field-proven equipment reliability pay off in less downtime and lower maintenance costs in the long run

If bailing or other uncontrolled sampling methods seem cheaper than dedicated Well Wizard systems make sure youre looking at the whole picture Over the life of most monitoring projects true economy is measured in more than just initial equipment expenditure Labor requirements analytical expenses liabilities |from possible malfunctions and other factors affect total system cost You can expect considerable savings as well as more accurate monitoring with Well Wizard equipmentj

So dont settle for second best Theres really no such thing Just the best Well Wizard from QED

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

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Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

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$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

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$3000

$10000

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$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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$125000

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Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

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A FEW FACTS ABOUT GROUND WATER MONITORING

Dedicated bladder pump systems provide the most accurate and consistent samples

Bladder pumps are again top-rankedmdashthe only device rated suitable for all contaminant parameters in still another new EPA-supported study Independent research consistently shows bladder pump systems deliver more accurate samples under actual field conditions with less variation than bailers and other portable equipment Unlike dedicated bailers dedicated bladder pumps truly isolate the sampling device from surface contaminants prevent contamination from sample device handling and use and reduce operator influence on sample quality

See Reference A page 3 inside

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

Dedicated bladder pump systems greatly reduce long-term operating expense by eliminating laborious cleaning and costly rinse water analysis required by portable equipment Minimized handling transport and set-up keeps your program on schedule Typical 50-75 savings provide rapid payback Dedicated systems also protect against cross-contamination and ensure more consistent data reducing chances that reanalysis will be required

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Well Wizard dedicated monitoring systems are the standard at thousands of ground water monitoring sites around the world Our highly committed staff has the experience to help you with deep-well monitoring small-diameter wells unusual casings aggressivecorrosive conditions or any other monitoring problems Well Wizard systems come in an unmatched range of sizes and materialsmdashbacked by QEDs quality guarantee

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems Inc

PO Box 3726 Ann Arbor MI 48106 800624-2026 In MicMeln 1

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

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12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

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Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

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EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

Open bailer no limit 12 In variable bull

CO lt Point -source c no limit 12 In variable bailer O

12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

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prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

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Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

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Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

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Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

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CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

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a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

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4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

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CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

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CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

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QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 32: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

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This bibliography emphasizes major long term independently funded studies and regulatory guidelines relevant to the evaluation and selection of ground water sampling equipment Articles papers and other presentations are listed and described Please refer 10 page 6 for information on how to obtain reprints of specific publications

A KF Pohlmann and JW Hess Generalized Ground-Water Sampling Device Matrix Water Resources Center Desert Research Institute Las Vegas NV March 1988 printed in Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1988

Bladder pump only device named suitable for all ground water sampling parameters

This recent evaluation of ground water sampling devices supported by the US EPA is the most extensive literature review ever published on the subject The positive displacement bladder pump was unique in being the only device recommended for use with all ground water sampling parameters The bladder pump also had the highest listed range of sample delivery rates and was capable of delivering samples from greater depths than most other devices Results of the study are presented in chart form with

Approximate Minimum SampletDevice Maximum Well Delivery EC PH

Sample Depth Diameter Rate or volume

Open bailer no limit 12 In variable bull

CO lt Point -source c no limit 12 In variable bailer O

12 devices rated for suitability for each of 14 sampling parameters Key additional factors not addressed in this evaluation are cost and reliability of dedicated sampling systems and purging versatility when these factors are considered the bladder pumps superiority is even further established

B MJ Barcelona JP Gibb and RA Miller A Guide to the Selection of Materials for Monitoring Well Construction and Ground-Water Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 327 August 1983

Analysis is major component of total monitoring program costs higher quality equipment relatively inexpensive

This comprehensive evaluation of ground water monitoring procedures equipment and costs was also

GROUND-WATER PARAMETERS

RADIOshyINORGANIC ORGANIC BIQL ACTIVE

Malor Trace Nitrite Oil- Non- Gross oJlorrr Redan tons melalt Fluor toe tolved volatile Volatile TOC TOX Radium alpha a Bacteria

9aielaquo beta

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SAMPLING Pneumatic no limit not applicable 001-013 gal DEVICES-

This matrix prepared by Pohlmann and Hess (see Reference A) with EPA support compares all types of ground water sampling devices and shows bladder pumps to be the only device suitable for all parameters

prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

0 lt bull bull bull ViV bull

PORTABLE

EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

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EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

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JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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prepared in cooperation with work done for the U S EPA The authors found analytical costs to be by far the most important component of total program costs They further concluded that higher quality in original installation was relatively inexpensive compared to total costs over one to five years monitoring The expense was considered justified by its protection of the value of the ground water monitoring program and the credibility of its findings in legal and regulatory situations

C MJ Barcelona JA Helfrich EE Garske and JP Gibb

A Laboratory Evaluation of Ground Water Sampling Mechanisms

Ground Water Monitoring Review Spring 184

Bladders pumps rated highest in overall performance for purgeable and gas-sensitive parameters

In this evaluation positive displacement bladder pumps were Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal d i f f icul ty in field operations and received the highest overall performance rating Other mechanisms considered all rated as average to below average in performance included conventional and dual-check valve bailers syringe pumps mechanicail positive displacement and gas displacement devices and suction pumps

D MJ Barcelona JP Gibb IA Helfrich and EE Garske

Practical Guide for Ground-WHter Sampling Illinois State Water Survey Contract Report 374 November 1985

Positive displacement bladder pumps found to be most reliable sampling mechanism

This well-referenced 95-pagi guide provides a concise practical review of the major elements of ground water monitoring programs It discusses characteristics of ground water sampling devices that affect sampling performance particularly as it relates to the introduction of bias into ground water data emphasizes the importance of implementing good quali ty assurance guidelines and concludes that the ultimate costs of defending poor-quality data must not be overlooked It also refers to - report prepared for the US Department of Energy by Korte and Kearl which recommends positive displacement bladder pumps over bailers suction-lift gtnd air- l if t devices because of bladder pumps rangtlt of ut i l i ty minimal disturbance of the samples anc overall simplicity of operation and also notes that bladder pumps permit efficient in-line filtration of samples in the field The authors prepared this guide in cooperation wi th others working under contract to the US EPA

Table 10 Performance Evaluation ol (around Water Sampling Mechanisms tor

Purgeable and Gas-Sensitive Parameters

Mechanism category

i Positive displacement j (bladder) r - bull bull -^^mdash

Grab samplers conventional bailer dual-check valve bailer syringe pump

Positive displacement (mechanical)

Gas displacement (gas drive not gas lift)

Suction

Overall performance ranking

- Above average

iMi-lL kL Average Average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Averagemdashbelow average

Below average

Remarks

Expected to provide both efficient well purging and representative samples over a range of conditions with minimal difficultyin field operations- ^ __

Unsuitable for well purging require very careful operation and sample handling precautions under field conditions field performance open to question

Suitable for well purging sampling performance very dependent on specific design and operational details

May be suitable for well purging if used in convenshytional installations malfunctions are difficult to assess or repair significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases may occur depending on field conditions and operator experience

Suitable for well purging at depths to approximately 20 feet significantly lower recoveries of purgeable organic compounds and gases will result from sampling with this mechanism

This table reproduced from Barcelona et al (see Reference C) rates bladder pumps higher in overall performance than all other categories of sampling devices tested

TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

0 lt bull bull bull ViV bull

PORTABLE

EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

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JH-A^TW-^ 3- bullbull raquobull -- bull-bull - laquo bullbullbullgt100000 ^v--^^--^

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75000 bull$ampampbullbull bullbullgtgtbull bullbullbull_-bulllaquo t - bull - ltev1- mdash bull - - bull ~ bullbullbull bullbullgt vjvfc ltbullbullbullbdquo-bulllaquobull bull bull - bull shybullbully(2-i-VTK i--- - ^ til ^is^- bull - - bull SlaquoB3wSivr--f--1- -bull fSfpfsfe

50000 WdPERAfiONS^Ishybull^^J^f-jrr^fA^f bullbull) mdash

EQUIPMENT

25000 bull^ - bull-bullf^^^- bull - -bull ^tradev gt-^v^ -

EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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TABLE 3 Water-quality constituents for which each sampling method appears appropriate

SAMPLING METHOD CONSTITUENTS OR PROPERTIES

properties measured onsite lt bull ||tpAllttrganic compounds thatwill not react with bladder material V^S^L^^

Gas-reciprocating pump All major and trace constituents except nutrients volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium and constituents of barium grease such as barium cadmium and zinc

All parameters and physical properties measured onsite unless very precise values of pH and alkalinity are desired

All non-volatile organic compounds

Peristaltic pump All major constituents except carbonate species divalent cations and nutrients

All parameters measured onsite except pH alkalinity and dissolved oxygen

All trace constituents except volatile constituents such as mercury molybdenum and selenium

All non-volatile organic compounds

Submersible-centrifugal Same as for peristaltic pump except organic-carbon data need pump to be evaluated with care and pumps painted with other than

epoxy paint are not appropriate if determinations for cadmium chromium copper iron lead manganese or zinc are to be made

Air-lift pump Only appropriate if qualitative data are needed

Kemmerer-type thief sampler May be used as with gas-squeeze pump however care needs to be taken to avoid contaminating sampler exterior during handling

Conventional thief sampler As above but dissolved-oxygen data and volatile-constituent concentrations need to be evaluated with care

The table above excerpted from Houghton and Berger (Reference E) was prepared during a USGS study which used gas-squeeze (bladder) pumps as the reference standard for sampling accuracy

L-j RL Houghton and ME Berger Effects of Well-Casing and Sampling Method on

Apparent Quality of Ground Water Proceedings Fourth National Symposium and Exposition on Aquifer Restoration and Ground Water Monitoring National Water Well Association May 1984

Bladder pumps used in USGS study as reference standard for sampling accuracy

The United States Geological Survey conducted an extremely thorough field evaluation of a broad list of

impling devices to determine their impact on sampling ccuracy for inorganic constituents Samples collected

with a bladder pump were selected as most representative of aquifer quality and were used as references to determine the character and magnitude of water-quality differences introduced by other sampling

methods A series of detailed charts illustrates the specific biases introduced by other devices for each of the analytical parameters

F JC Miller and DA Fischer Deep Dedicated Pump Installation Florida EDB

Contamination Investigation Florida Department of Environmental Regulation investigation presented at NWWA Focus Conference on Southeastern Ground Water Issues Tampa FL October 1986

Dedicated bladder pump chosen for performance and accuracy under challenging deep-well conditions

The Florida DER funded this study to evaluate ground water contamination by the agricultural fumigant ethylene dibromide (EDB) and to investigate

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

0 lt bull bull bull ViV bull

PORTABLE

EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

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JH-A^TW-^ 3- bullbull raquobull -- bull-bull - laquo bullbullbullgt100000 ^v--^^--^

IPpoundOS 7poundppERATiONstH l^$J3ri^Vgt -i r- bull bullw--c-ij f bullbullampf8t$amp3-^gtr pound^0pound1^VshybullsrfeFtrgt

75000 bull$ampampbullbull bullbullgtgtbull bullbullbull_-bulllaquo t - bull - ltev1- mdash bull - - bull ~ bullbullbull bullbullgt vjvfc ltbullbullbullbdquo-bulllaquobull bull bull - bull shybullbully(2-i-VTK i--- - ^ til ^is^- bull - - bull SlaquoB3wSivr--f--1- -bull fSfpfsfe

50000 WdPERAfiONS^Ishybull^^J^f-jrr^fA^f bullbull) mdash

EQUIPMENT

25000 bull^ - bull-bullf^^^- bull - -bull ^tradev gt-^v^ -

EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 35: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

the behavior of EDB in soils and ground water A dedicated bladder pump was used for sample collection from the deep Floridian aquifer via a 605-foot deep 4-inch diameter monitoring well The dedicated pump was chosen for these reasons data consistency over time sampling device isolation from outside environment sampling ease with dependable equipment possibly by different personnel pumping ability from a very deep small-diameter well at reasonable cost and proper volatile compound (EDB) recovery

G MJL Robin and RW Gilham Field Evaluation of Well Purging Procedures Ground Water Monitoring Review Fall 1987

Purging requirements reduced by use of dedicated equipment

Research performed by the University of Waterloo evaluated the need for purging monitoring wells and the effectiveness of various purging methods The study concluded that dedicated purging and sampling equipment can provide distinct advantages in reducing purging requirements and further concluded that positive displacement pumps (such as bladder pumps) are preferable if well depth is beyond the capacity of other devices or if degassing or volatilization of the sample is of concern

H US Environmental Protection Agency RCRA Ground Water Monitoring Technical

Enforcement Guidance Document September 1986

Dedicated bladder systems highly recommended rigorous washing and cleaning-blank standards set for non-dedicated systems

The US EPA Technical Enforcement Guidance Document (TEGD) is the single most influential national guideline for ground water monitoring methodology Although the TEGD is under the RCRA program it is increasingly serving as a reference for other regulatory programs The TEGD highly recommends dedicated bladder pump systems for collection of representative ground water samples

It also spells out extremely stringent detailed requirements for the use of non-dedicated sampling equipment including multi-step washing rinsing and drying procedures and the collection and analysis of cleaning blank samples

I LC Wilson and JV Rouse Variations in Water Quality During Initial Pumping of

Monitoring Wells Ground Water Monitoring Review Winter 1983

Pumps necessary for representative aquifer samples purging critical

This multi-site field study of various factors affecting sampling accuracy for inorganic constituents found pumps rather than bailers or air- or gas-lift devices are necessary to deliver representative aquifer samples

Purging was also found to be critical to sampling consistency The authors state that Bailed samples or over-pumping are likely to result in grossly inaccurate monitoring data and also pointed out that large volumes of purged water can present a hazard if toxic contaminants are present

J D Yeskis K Chiu S Meyers J Weiss and T Bloom

A Field Study of Various Sampling Devices and Their Effects on Volatile Organic Contaminants

US Environmental Protection AgencymdashRegion V Chicago IL 1988

Bailer inaccuracy confirmed especially under practical field conditions

This field study found confirming evidence of serious inaccuracies attributed to bailer-collected ground water samples as reported previously by other researchers Particular attention is paid in the article to sample variation caused by bailer dependence on operator technique The authors acknowledge the need for field personnel involved in ground-water sampling to question the use of bailers when sampling for volatile organic contaminants

For full reprints of these articles and documents contact

US Government Printing Off ice Washington DC 202-783-3238

Illinois State Water Survey Champaign IL 217-333-8888

National Water Well Association (b GWMR) Dublin OH 614-761-1711

Desert Research Institute Reno NV 702-673-7300

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

0 lt bull bull bull ViV bull

PORTABLE

EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

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JH-A^TW-^ 3- bullbull raquobull -- bull-bull - laquo bullbullbullgt100000 ^v--^^--^

IPpoundOS 7poundppERATiONstH l^$J3ri^Vgt -i r- bull bullw--c-ij f bullbullampf8t$amp3-^gtr pound^0pound1^VshybullsrfeFtrgt

75000 bull$ampampbullbull bullbullgtgtbull bullbullbull_-bulllaquo t - bull - ltev1- mdash bull - - bull ~ bullbullbull bullbullgt vjvfc ltbullbullbullbdquo-bulllaquobull bull bull - bull shybullbully(2-i-VTK i--- - ^ til ^is^- bull - - bull SlaquoB3wSivr--f--1- -bull fSfpfsfe

50000 WdPERAfiONS^Ishybull^^J^f-jrr^fA^f bullbull) mdash

EQUIPMENT

25000 bull^ - bull-bullf^^^- bull - -bull ^tradev gt-^v^ -

EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 36: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

tCi ilt

Dedicated monitoring systems are more economical to operate than portable equipment

These case studies demonstrate the true economy of Well Wizard dedicated sampling systems Number 1 is a sample cost projection we provide these estimates to hundreds of customers and potential customers every year Numbers 2 through 5 are the actual dollar figures from a range of installations showing the rapid payback and long-term cost savings our customers enjoy

$40000

CLEANING REAGENTS

RE-ANALYSIS

30000 CLEANING RINSE

ANALYSIS

EQUIPMENT 20000

10000 LABOR bull J^ mdash

0 lt bull bull bull ViV bull

PORTABLE

EQUIPMENT mdash

LABOR

DEDICATED

Comparison clearly shows the cost advantage of dedicated systems In a typical 10 well nstallation sampled quarterly for five years

r-Well Wizard equipment costs $25000 less to use than portable equipmentmdasha savings of 63

CASE STUDY 1 Cost projection for a typical project The accompanying figures illustrate the type of cost projection QED supplies for proposed installations In this case the comparison is between total costs (equipment plus operating expense) of a portable system vs a dedicated Well Wizard system for a typical 10 well installation that will be sampled quarterly over a five year period

Most of the cost advantage in using a dedicated system derives from greatly lower labor requirements and from eliminating the expense of re-analyses (necessitated by contaminated samples) cleaning blank analyses and supplies needed for between-well cleaning

Cost component

1 Labor ($50hr with benefits and overhead)

a Number of wells b Labor rate c Man hours to purge amp sample d Samples per year

Yearly cost e Number of years

Five year labor cost

2 Equipment a Portable systemmdashpump

tubing drivercontroller b Dedicated systemmdashavg est

cost of $l000well including drivercontroller

3 Re-analysis costsmdashone per year $600 X 5 years

4 Cleaning blanksmdashone per quarterly sampling event total 20 $600

5 Reagent grade solvents detergent etcmdash20 sampling events $100

Total five year equipment and operating cost

Portable Wei Wizard

10 10 X $50 X $50 X 2 X 05 X 4 X 4

$4000 $1000 X 5 X 5

$20000 $5000

$3000

$10000

$3000

$12000

$2000

$40000 $15000

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

ampgtltraquo fit fa- pound -i- shyf - l -Jjv- bull-laquo i raquo ^iJT T raquo--bull-raquolaquo-^bullil-^r-^^^^ bullbullbullbullbull ampampx-amp$ffrteamp--- bull bull bull bull - bull

JH-A^TW-^ 3- bullbull raquobull -- bull-bull - laquo bullbullbullgt100000 ^v--^^--^

IPpoundOS 7poundppERATiONstH l^$J3ri^Vgt -i r- bull bullw--c-ij f bullbullampf8t$amp3-^gtr pound^0pound1^VshybullsrfeFtrgt

75000 bull$ampampbullbull bullbullgtgtbull bullbullbull_-bulllaquo t - bull - ltev1- mdash bull - - bull ~ bullbullbull bullbullgt vjvfc ltbullbullbullbdquo-bulllaquobull bull bull - bull shybullbully(2-i-VTK i--- - ^ til ^is^- bull - - bull SlaquoB3wSivr--f--1- -bull fSfpfsfe

50000 WdPERAfiONS^Ishybull^^J^f-jrr^fA^f bullbull) mdash

EQUIPMENT

25000 bull^ - bull-bullf^^^- bull - -bull ^tradev gt-^v^ -

EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 37: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

CASE STUDY 2 Well Wizard vs dedicated bailer portable purge pump system

A hazardous waste processing facility located in the southwest was required to sample 120 monitoring wells on a quarterly basis Compared to a dedicated bailer portable purge pump system a dedicated Well Wizard sampling system provided operating cost savings of $104000 per year

Most of the cost reduction resulted from the elimination of cleaning blank analyses Since only 6 wells per day could be sampled with the bailer system the required daily cleaning blank analyses comprised the major part of total project cost an expense totally eliminated by the Well Wizard system Savings also came from reduced labor needs and the elimination of re-analysis requirements

Operating cost reduction was enough to pay the total equipment cost for the Well Wizard system and still save $33000 in total project costs the first year Operating costs each subsequent year were over 90 lower than the bailer system ($11000 vs $115000) for an additional annual savings of $104000

$125000

ampgtltraquo fit fa- pound -i- shyf - l -Jjv- bull-laquo i raquo ^iJT T raquo--bull-raquolaquo-^bullil-^r-^^^^ bullbullbullbullbull ampampx-amp$ffrteamp--- bull bull bull bull - bull

JH-A^TW-^ 3- bullbull raquobull -- bull-bull - laquo bullbullbullgt100000 ^v--^^--^

IPpoundOS 7poundppERATiONstH l^$J3ri^Vgt -i r- bull bullw--c-ij f bullbullampf8t$amp3-^gtr pound^0pound1^VshybullsrfeFtrgt

75000 bull$ampampbullbull bullbullgtgtbull bullbullbull_-bulllaquo t - bull - ltev1- mdash bull - - bull ~ bullbullbull bullbullgt vjvfc ltbullbullbullbdquo-bulllaquobull bull bull - bull shybullbully(2-i-VTK i--- - ^ til ^is^- bull - - bull SlaquoB3wSivr--f--1- -bull fSfpfsfe

50000 WdPERAfiONS^Ishybull^^J^f-jrr^fA^f bullbull) mdash

EQUIPMENT

25000 bull^ - bull-bullf^^^- bull - -bull ^tradev gt-^v^ -

EQUIPMENT

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Total first year costsmdash equipment plus operationsmdash show savings of approximately $30000 with the use of dedicated Well Wizard equipment for purging and sample collection

$125000

100000

75000

50000

25000

DEDICATED BAILER DEDICATED PORTABLE PURGE WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Operating costs in subsequent years show continuing savings of $104000 annually using the Well Wizard systemmdashan advantage of over 90

0

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

$40000

+ 30000

+ 20000

X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

$50000

40000

$bull 30000

OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

20000 -laquo Tit raquo i-Y-+--S bull lt

-bullbullbull bull gt -raquo i lt vgt

10000

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 38: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

CASE STUDY 3 Dedicated vs portable sampling at a landfill site

A northeastern sanitary landfill had been sampling seventeen monitoring wells with portable pumps every quarter

After installation of a dedicated Well Wizard system labor requirements were reduced by over 50 since one person could do the work of sampling in less time than it formerly took a two-person crew Cleaning blank analysis expense was completely eliminated

Total savings of $2500 per sampling event were enough to pay the $19000 Well Wizard equipment cost in less than two years and provide annual savings of $10000 thereafter

CASE STUDY 4 Lower bid for a Superfund cleanup site with dedicated equipment

Bid specifications for sampling at a Superfund site called for a portable purging and sampling pump system (with the expectation that dedicated equipment jyould be too expensive for a short-term project)

The specs required sample collection at ten monitoring wells every other week for a minimum of fourteen months An alternate equipment bid detailed the cost savings that would be delivered by a dedicated Well Wizard system

The dedicated system cut operating costs in half and reduced total expenses by a third producing savings of $16000 over the initial fourteen months alone Savings would continue at a rate of $1750 per month if the project lasted longer than the minimum time frame

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X v + 10000

CUMULATIVE OPERATIC NCOST SAVINGS

EQUIPME JT COST

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

A cumulative savings of $31000 was realized after a Well Wizard system replaced a portable system over a five year period The payback period was reached in less than two years with the savings in sampling cost using dedicated Well Wizard equipment

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EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEDICATED PURGESAMPLING WELL WIZARD

PUMP SYSTEM SYSTEM

Dedicated Well Wizard equipment saved $16000 during the first 14 months and will continue to save $1750 per month over additional project life

CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

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CASE STUDY 5 Manufacturers dedicated system pays for itself in 3 months saves $40000yr

A west coast manufacturing company was required to sample 9 monitoring wells monthly By purchasing a dedicated Well Wizard system for $8500 they saved an estimated $40000 in total operating costs the first year alone compared to what a portable sampling system would have cost

Savings came primarily from lowering labor requirements and eliminating laboratory expenses for cleaning blanks The Well Wizard system paid for itself within just three sampling events (3 months)

$50000

40000

30000

-bullraquo-- ---jutf sjlaquo xx-rs 20000

10000 OPERATION

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE WELL WIZARD SYSTEM SYSTEM

Well Wizard equipment again shows that dedication outperforms portable sampling equipmentmdashin this case paying for the Well Wizard system with savings in operational costs in the first three months of use

10

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 40: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

QED is the worlds leading manufacturer of dedicated ground water monitoring systems

Below is a representative sample of a few of the thousands of corporations institutions and government agencies who benefit from the use of ground water sampling equipment manufactured by QED Environmental Systems Inc The experience gained from meeting the needs of this broad-ranging worldwide customer base enables QED to continue providing high-performance field-proven products and comprehensive customer support Please contact one of QEDs customer service specialists for references in your industry andor region

3M Company AL Clark Drilling AC Spark Plug Akron City of Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) American Cyanamid Company Amoco Chemical Company Arizona Public Service Company Arthur D Little Inc ATampT AWARE Inc BF Goodrich Babcock amp Wilcox BASF Corporation Battelle Northwest Bechtel National Inc Bergen County Utilities Authority Bethlehem Steel Corporation Black amp Veatch Engineers Blasland Bouck amp Lee Inc Brookhaven National Laboratories Brown amp Caldwell Browning Ferris Industries BSK amp Associates Burlington Northern Railroad Company Calgon Carbon Corporation California Regional Water Quality Control Board California University of Camp Dresser amp McKee Inc Canonic Environmental Services Celanese Fibers CH2M Hill Inc Chem Security Systems Inc Chemical Waste Management Inc Chevron Corporation Ciba Geigy Corporation Concord City of Conestoga Rovers amp Associates Conoco Inc Converse Environmental Cumberland Mountain Coal Company Dames amp Moore Delaware Dept of Natural Resources Delmarva Power amp Light Company Denver Dept of Public Works Desert Research Institute Dow Chemical Company

Dow Corning Corporation Duke Power Company EA Hickock amp Associates EI duPont De Nemours Company Inc Eastman Kodak Company Ecology amp Environment Inc Eli Lilly amp Company Elkhart County Landfill Emcon Associates Engineering Science Inc ENSCO Environmental Services Environment Canada Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc ERM South Inc ESSO Petroleum Canada Exxon Chemical Company USA Farmland Industries Inc Fayetteville City of Federated Insurance Company Florida Dept of Environmental Regulation Ford Motor Company Fuller Mossbarger Scott amp May General Electric General Motors Corporation Georgia Dept of Natural Resources Georgia Pacific GeoTrans Inc Geraghty amp Miller Inc Goodyear Atomic Corporation GSF Energy Inc Guam University of Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Harding Lawson Associates Hargis amp Associates Hart Crowser amp Associates Hawaiian Electric Company Inc Hempstead Town of Henrico County Dept of Public Works Hillsborough County Dept of Solid Waste Hunt Drilling HydroSearch Inc IBM Corporation Illinois State Geological Survey Indiana Dept of Environmental Management Indiana Steel amp Wire International Paper Company IT Corporation

11

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026

Page 41: PROGRESS REPORT NO. 35 CENTRAL LANDFILL RI/FS … · 2019. 11. 20. · This letter serve as th 35tse h progress repor by t prepared Goldberg-Zoino & Associates, Inc. (GZA) associated

JH Kleinfelder amp Associates Jacksonville City of John Mathes amp Associates Kaiser Aluminum amp Chemical Company Kennedy Jenks amp Chilton Engineers King County Solid Waste Division Landau amp Associates Las Vegas Valley Water District Law Engineering amp Testing Company LAW Environmental Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories Layne Western Company Inc Lockheed Missiles amp Space Company Los Angeles County Dept of Public Works Maine Dept of Environmental Protection Marathon Petroleum Company Martin Marietta Energy Corporation Malryland State Dept of the Environment Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mead Paper Board Products Merck Sharp amp Dohme Metro Dade County Dept of Public Works Michigan Dept of Natural Resources Ministry of the Environment Mobil Oil Corporation Monsanto Chemical Company Morton Thiokol Municipality of Anchorage Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto NASA Johnson Space Center Nevada Gold Mining Corporation New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation New York State Electric amp Gas NUS Corporation Oak Ridge National Laboratories Occidental Chemical Corporation Olin Chemical Corporation Orange County Water amp Sewer Authority Pacific Gas amp Electric Pasco County Public Works amp Utilities Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Resources Pennsylvania Power amp Light Company Phillips 66 Company Pinellas County Sewer Systems Pinellas County Water Systems

Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories RE Wright Associates Inc Radian Corporation Rockwell International Rocky Mountain Arsenal Rollins Environmental Services Roy F Weston Inc Russ Fetrow Engineering Sacramento County Solid Waste Management Sandia National Laboratories Shell Oil Company Sirrine Environmental Consultants Soil amp Material Engineers St Johns River Power Park Stewart Brothers Drilling Company Sweet Edwards amp Associates Tennessee Eastman Company Terracon Consultants EC Inc Texaco Refining amp Marketing Inc Texas Utilities Generating Company (TUGCO) Texas Water Commission Union Camp Corporation Union Carbide Corporation US Air Force US Army US Army Corp of Engineers US Bureau of Mines US Coast Guard US Dept of Agriculture US Dept of Energy US EPA US Geological Survey US Pollution Control Inc Usibelli Coal Mine Inc Vero Beach City of Virginia Electric amp Power Company Ware Lind amp Furlow Engineers Inc Waste Management of Canada Inc Waste Management of North America Inc Wayne Disposal Inc Weiss Associates Westinghouse Environmental Services Winnebago County Highway Commission Wisconsin Dept of Natural Resources Woodward Clyde Consultants Wright State University

For more information on dedicated Well Wizard systems or to talk to one of our applications engineers please call

WELL WIZARD The Standard for ground water sampling

Environmental Systems he

1-800-624-2026