ENFORCE26295

• Permit No: M1988112
• IBM Index Class Name: Enforcement
• Doc Date: 6/12/1992
• From: WATER WASTE & LAND
• To: PARCEL MAURO HULTIN & SPAANSTRA PC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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WATER
WASTE
& LAND
June 11, 1992
Mr. Dean Massey
Parcel, Mauro, Hultin 8
1801 California Street,
Denver, CO 80202
Dear Mr. Massey:
As requested,
that summariz
environmental
2629 Redwing Rd. Suite 200, Fort Coll ns, Colorado 80526
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enclosed are two copies each of our brochure and Statement of uali~ cations (SR5Y11
e the capabilities of Water, Waste & Land, Inc. Water, Waste & Land, I c. IWWL), an
and engineering consulting firm, has extensive experience in t
implementation of surface and ground water monitoring systems. We have performet
sampling programs that have ranged from baseline monitoring to complex and extent
programs that incorporate stringent quality assurance and quality control IQA/QC
Custody procedures. For example, on one recent project we collected surface ware
quarterly basis at approximately 25 stations over a relatively large geographical area
were collected following detailed procedures. Due to the number of constituents lint
being analyzed, each sample consisted of seven separate containers preserved and
different procedures. Quality control procedures included the collection of frequent dt
design and
surface water
ive monitoring
and Chain of
samples on a
The samples
ding cyanide)
handled using
plicate, matrix
spike, equipment rinsate, and field blank samples. On another recent project~we collected
approximately 500 surface water samples (including QA/QC samples) over a latively large
geographical area in an approximate two week time period.
The majority of surface water sampling programs that we have performed have been t mining sites.
Typically, the objectives of these programs have been to characterize the quality of surface water
systems, and to identify and evaluate the effects of the mining operation on surface water quality.
WWL has been responsible for surface water sampling at several CERCLA mining sit s in Colorado.
At these sites, we have developed detailed sampling and analyses plans that comp) with State of
Colorado or Environmental Protection Agency requirements, as well as, performing th sampling. In
several cases, we have been asked to provide technical oversight of sampl ng programs.
Responsibilities for these projects have included reviewing the sampling pan, providing
recommendations for modification of the sampling procedures and observing sampling ethods in the
field.
At many of the mine sites that we have performed sampling, cyanide concentrations h ve been a key
concern. We are familiar with proper procedures for collection, preservation, and ha dling of water
quality samples for determination of cyanide. We are also aware of conditions w ich can affect
cyanide concentrations, such as volatilization, inadequate sample preservation and matri interferences.
As part of monitoring programs, we have evaluated QA/OC data to ensure the reliabi'ty of resulting
water quality data and to reduce effects caused by sample collection procedures.
I trust that the enclosed SOO will provide you with sufficient information to evaluate Fhe capabilities
of WWL in regard to your specific needs. If you have any questions or require additio al information,
please do not hesitate to call.
Consulting Engineers and Sciennsts