October 5th, 2012
NECESSARY INGREDIENTS TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROGRAM
CONFIDENTIAL
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1.What is currently being done?
2. What are the data gaps? 3. What are the recommendations moving forward? 2
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WHAT IS CURRENTLY BEING DONE?
1. Assessing road salt contamination: ‐ Chloride, Sodium Adsorption Ratio
2. It is important to collect representative samples in order to
capture the site completely.
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How to collect representative samples
 Collect soils using a stainless steel trowel.
 Create a composite sample from multiple depths.
‐ Keeping in mind salt is all about vegetation
 The more the merrier.
‐ Collect multiple samples ‐ they can be stored or placed on HOLD.
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WHAT ARE THE DATA GAPS?
How to explain potential mysteries seen in the results?
Field notes
Weather: ‐ Precipitation
‐ Precipitation type
‐ Field measurements
‐ Sampling dates and times
Consistency:
‐ Training on sampling techniques
‐ Blanks, duplicates
Representation:
‐ Baseline
‐ Sample collection methods and points
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WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS MOVING FORWARD? Working together to improve data?
1. Communication
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Parameters Detection Limits (DL’s)
Specific Regulation or Criteria
Turn Around Time (TAT)
2. Sampling Equipment
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Bottles Preservatives
Sampling Equipment
Sampling Instructions
Analytical Holding Times
Volumes required
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We can Customize
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Pulling it all together
What to do with data?
Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD’s)
‐ Direct uploads
‐ Uploadable files
Custom Files
‐ PDF
‐ CSV
‐ Excel
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MAXXAM CONTACTS
Service Contacts
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Christine Gripton
Kassandra Roussy
Sr. Project Manager
Account Manager 519 652 9444 ext. 250 416 999 2276
[email protected]
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Questions?