Sample And Analysis Plan For Castle Valley Utah Water .

Sample and Analysis Plan for Castle Valley Utah Water Watch Volunteer MonitoringPublished January 1, 20151. Monitoring Goals and ObjectivesThe goal of this Sample and Analysis Plan (SAP) is to document the overall monitoring plan andprovide clear documentation for how Utah Water Watch volunteers will provide assistancemonitoring.Monitoring objectives for this project are related to the UDWQ and watershed coordinator rolesof monitoring water quality for assessment and long term data collection related to TMDLs.Specific Objectives: Monitor total coliform and E. coli in streams to assess whether recreation and drinkingsource beneficial uses are met as part of the UDWQ’s coliform monitoring program. Monitor temperature and total dissolved solids (TDS) to establish baseline conditionsand track watershed improvement as part of the identified TMDL.2. Background & Project Area DescriptionThis project takes place along Castle Creek which flows through the town of Castle Valley. CastleCreek has its headwaters in the La Sal Mountains on USFS land and flows through the ruralresidential community of Castle Valley before it empties directly into the Colorado River.NameCastle Creek – 1Assessment Unit14030005-009Beneficial Uses1C, 2A, 3B, 4Castle Creek – 214030005-0121C, 2A, 3B, 42010 AssessmentImpaired for 3B:BenthicMacroinvertebrateNot impaired; notall assessedTMDLRequired,but not yetcreatedNoneThe area has a watershed coordinator and is part of the watershed group “Moab AreaWatershed Partnership”3. UWW volunteer roleThe UWW volunteer will help with water quality sampling. The volunteer will serve asadditional help for the watershed coordinator to monitor their many water bodies. Specifically,they will collect qualitative data about the site (water clarity, water color, number of dead fish,etc.), will measure several field parameters using calibrated field probes (temperature, TDS, pH,etc.), and they will collect an E. coli sample for IDEXX testing. The volunteers will also assist theWC with the continuous monitoring (deploying, checking, and downloading the probe). Thevolunteer will work with the local WC to schedule times for sampling. UWW volunteer willrecord and enter all data in the appropriate locations. If the volunteer needs more supplies theywill contact the UWW program coordinator in time to ensure delivery of supplies before the

next scheduled sampling event. UWW volunteers will also share photos, stories, and potentialproblems with the local WC and UWW program coordinator.4. Sampling LocationsFigure 1. 2014 Monitoring Sites for Castle Valley. Visit the UWW Map for an interactive map.

DWQ Assessment UnitName / UWW StreamNameCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreekCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreekCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreekCastle Creek -2 / CastleCreekAWMQSMonitoring IDUWW 88CAC-02-S4958070CAC-03-S4958075CAC-04-SCastle Creek atU128 XingCastle Creek abDiversion in townCastle ValleyCreek @ CastletonCastle Ck ab USFSRd Xing to CO38 40'38.936"N109 26'57.423"W38 38'59.78"N109 24'53.39"W38 36'23.946"N109 19'23.417"W38 35'25.950"N109 15'36.415"W5. Sample ParametersQualitative Parameters: UWW Field Observations – Observed Flow, Water Surface, WaterClarity, Water Color, Water Odor, Visual Algae Cover, # of Dead Fish, Present Weather, Past 24HR weather, Estimated Inches of Rain fall in past 72 hours, CommentsField Parameters: Temperature, pH, Conductivity, Salinity, & TDS; Turbidity & Total Depth;Biological Parameters: Coliforms and E. coliContinuous monitoring: Pressure Transducers (Pressure Transducers also measure temperatureconcurrently)DWQ Assessment UnitName / UWW Stream NameCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreekAWMQSMonitoring ID4958030UWW IDMonitoringCAC-01-SCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreek4958088CAC-02-SCastle Creek -1 / CastleCreek4958070CAC-03-SCastle Creek -2 / CastleCreek4958075CAC-04-SQualitative parametersField ParametersBiological Parameters(USGS has a continuous gaugingstation at this location)Qualitative parametersField ParametersBiological ParametersQualitative parametersField ParametersBiological ParametersContinuous monitoring: PressureTransducerQualitative parametersField ParametersBiological Parameters

6. Sampling FrequencyParametersField Observations and FieldParametersBiological ParametersContinuous monitoringResponsible PartyUWW volunteerFrequencyOnce a monthUWW volunteer &WCWCOnce a month May –SeptCollecting data every15 min.TimelineDecember 2014 –December 2015December 2014 –December 2015March 2015 – March20167. MethodologiesAll UWW volunteers have attended a training where they were instructed on proper techniquesfor sampling. Please refer to the UDWQ or UWW SOPs if additional review is needed.The UDWQ SOPs are managed by UDWQ staff. For latest versions visit their website or contacttheir staff. The WC will be provided with a hard copy of the current SOPs at the time of thisdocument’s creation. The UWW SOPs are managed by USU Water Quality Extension Staff.Generally they are hosted on the UWW website and are publicly available.UDWQ E.coli field sampling and processing SOPsUDWQ Pressure Transducer SOPUWW Tier II Stream SOP Qualitative Field Observations Oakton PCS 35 Tester Field Probe Calibration for conductivity and pH Field Probe Measurements8. Field EquipmentQualitative Parameters:UWW Datasheet (Appendix)NotebookPencilField Parameters:Oakton PCS 35 TestrCalibration Solutions for pH (4, 7, & 10) and conductivity (1413 µs/cm)60 cm Turbidity TubeUWW Datasheet (Appendix)Biological Parameters:UDWQ E.coli Datasheet (Appendix)

Sterile E.coli sample bottlesMarkerCooler with wet iceThermometerContinuous Monitoring:Rugged TROLL 100 Pressure TransducerSupplies to install and secure probes in the streamUDWQ Continuous Monitoring Data Sheet (Appendix)9. Health & SafetySafety is a primary concern at all times and in all sampling situations for field personal. All UWWvolunteers are trained to minimize risk and sample in a safe manner. In any marginal orquestionable situation, monitoring personnel (samplers) are required to assume worst caseconditions and use safety precautions and equipment appropriate to that situation. Samplerswho encounter conditions which in their best professional judgment may exceed the protectionof their safety equipment (PFD, waders, boat, etc.) or may in any way represent a potentialhazard to human health (high water levels, ice, etc.) and safety should immediately leave thearea and sample at another safer time.There should be a minimum of two sampling personnel present in the field. Samplers will washhands and arms thoroughly with bacterial soap after sampling, before eating and drinking and atthe end of the sampling run.Before heading out to sample, samplers will inform a family member or friend when they areleaving for the field and their estimated time of return. Samplers are strongly encouraged tocarry a cell phone. In case of emergency call 911.General safety steps should be followed when on site. Wearing proper equipment (propershoes or waders, PFD, etc.) and bringing a first aid kit is essential. Identify potential hazards(steep cliffs, barbed wire, broken glass, etc.) both on land and in the water. Follow the generalstandard that water flows above 1 cfs or that are deeper than knee depth can be hazardous.10. QAQCAll UWW volunteers have attended a training where they were instructed on proper techniquesfor sampling. Please refer to the UTDWQ or UWW SOPs if additional review is needed.ParameterQC CheckFrequencyE. coli8 hour holdingtime; Replicatesat 10 % of sites orEach samplingtripAcceptableRangeNACorrection ActionsAudit and train

1 per trip if lessthan 10 sites. 1Field Blank pertrip3 point metercalibration;written record ofcalibrationpHWithin 24 hoursprior tosampling 0.1TemperatureAnnualcalibrationagainst NISTthermometerAnnuallyOn ritten record ofcalibrationWithin 24 hoursprior tosampling 5% ofstandard(70 µs/cm)Repeat field check; ifnot correct returnmeter tomanufacturer forrepairRepeat measurementwith differentthermometer; if notcorrect return meterto manufacturer forrepairRepeat field check; ifnot correct returnmeter tomanufacturer forrepairData entry QAQC – UWW volunteer double check data when they enter it on the online UWWdatabase. The database also has internal quality control for extreme values and data entrylimitations. All data submitted to the UWW database is examined by WQE staff with a QAQCchecker to examine high values and data entry errors. 10% of copies of original field datasheetsare submitted annually to check for data accuracy. The local watershed coordinator should alsolook over reports submitted on the UWW database to ensure correct data.11. Data Documentation and StorageField Observations & Parameters: UWW volunteer will record all field data on the UWW Tier IIdatasheet. UWW volunteer will submit the electronic data online on the Utah Water WatchDatabase. The original field datasheets will be stored with the local watershed coordinator whocan provide copies to the UWW volunteer if needed. The WC will be provided with a filingsystem to store all data sheets, SOPs, and SAPs in a clearly identifiable location. The UWWprogram coordinator will work with the UDWQ to transfer the formatted data to UDWQ’sAQWMS database.Coliform data will be sent electronically by the WC to UDWQ for entry into the AQWMS database. The WC will also maintain hard copies of bench sheets for three years after analysis.Continuous pressure transducer data will be maintained by the WC.12. Decontamination

All Utah Water Watch volunteers are educated about the importance of properdecontamination to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. This is especially importantfor volunteers who travel to different watersheds or lakes.Utah Water Watch follows the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recommended strategy ofcleaning, draining, and drying all equipment. For further instructions visit the Utah WaterWatch’s decontamination webpage.13. torMike AllredDWQScientistGCT/ UWWVolunteerDave ErleyMary O’BrienBrian GreeneGCT / UWWVolunteerUWWprogramcoordinatorUWWVolunteer IDSE u435-7972580

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UWW Tier II Stream Data SheetCertified Monitor Name(s)UWW ID #Site NameUWW Site #Sample DateSample Time : (HH:MM 24 Hour)Field Observations:Flow1 – No flow2 – Low 3 – Normal / Baseflow4 – High / Runoff 5 – FloodWater Surface1 – Clear2 – Scummy3 – Foamy4 – Natural debris5 – Trash 6 – Sheen/OilyWater Clarity 1 – Clear2 – Cloudy/Milky3 – TurbidWater Color Normal Abnormal1– Clear 2– Brownish3– Greenish4– Reddish5– Blue6- OrangeWater Odor1 – None 2 – Oil 3 – Sewage 4 – Rotten Egg 5 – Fishy 6 – Musky7 - ChlorineAlgae Cover 1- Rare 2- Moderate substrate layer 3- Thick substrate layer 4- Little filamentous 5- Abundant filamentousDead Fish1 – None2 – 1 to 33 – 4 to 104 - 10Present Weather1–Clear 2 – Cloudy 3 – Overcast 4 – Light Rain 5 – Heavy Rain 6– SnowPast 24Hr Weather1–Clear 2 – Cloudy 3 – Overcast 4 – Light Rain 5 – Heavy Rain 6– SnowInches of rainfall accumulation in past 72 HrsComments:IDEXX E.coli Sample Collected:SamplingYESNOLocation Side CenterHabitat Riffle Run PoolMeter Calibration Log: Store and calibrate standard at room temperature.Calibrated within 24 hours of sampling?Parameter TypeConductivitypHpHpHYesNoStandard Value14134.017.0010.01DateTimeInitial Meter ReadingPost Calibration ReadingAir Temperature ( C)Water Temperature ( C)pHConductivity (µS/cm)TDS (ppm)Salinity (ppm)Turbidity / Turbidity Tube (cm)Total Depth (cm)(circle one)Hours sampling and travelingMiles traveled (roundtrip) # of participantsDecontamination

UDWQ E. coli Collection Field Data SheetSampler(s):Trip esDateTimeWaterTemperature( C)Weather(livestock or waterfowl near/instream, recent rain, turbidwater, etc.)Photos Taken?

UDWQ Pressure Transducers Continuous Monitoring Form

UWW volunteer Once a month December 20 14 – December 2015 Biological Parameters UWW volunteer & WC Once a month May – Sept December 201 4 – December 2015 Continuous monitoring WC Collecting data every 15 min. M