Dec. 2024 Raleigh Water Employee Newsletter

Operations (602): Wastewater, Biosolids & Gas Treatment Systems —cont ’ d

(pictured left: Jude Sebastien , Plant Operations Specialist, Night Shift Operator, and right: Matthew Herrera , Plant Operations Specialist/Day Shift Operator, watching the plant flow & equipment process at the filter building desk)

Laboratory (603): Contributed by: Tamika Black

The Neuse River Resource Recovery Laboratory has 8 staff members, consisting of Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Scientist Senior, Laboratory Scientist, and Laboratory Specialist. The laboratory

perform analyses on samples from wastewater, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, and biosolids regulated by the EPA, Standard Methods, International Organization of Stand ards 17025, and the State of North Carolina. The lab is certified in 86 methods to report monitoring data to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) for compliance with NPDES effluent, surface water, groundwater, and pretreatment regulations. Approximately 11,000 analyses are performed a year by the laboratory team. Each year the laboratory is required to

perform blind analysis studies, known as proficiency testing in order to maintain certification of each method. The laboratory is also required to maintain a Quality Assurance program that is based on NC Administrative Code 15A NCAC 15A.0800, 40 CFR Part 136, which refers to good laboratory practice and method specific requirements. The Neuse River Resource Recovery Laboratory is committed to excellent professional practice and the quality of its service to our customers. The laboratory strives to provide high quality analytical data that is accurate, reliable, and compliant in efforts to protect the environment and prevent pollution.

(pictured top left: Brandon David , Chemist - Lab 146 – Organic Sampling such as Ammonia, Nitrates, Phosphorus, Cyanide, & TKN, top right: Emma Bancroft (temp) - distributes samples received for analyses throughout the lab, and bottom right: Tamika Black – Sr. Chemist– Lab 137 – Wet Chemistry Analyses)

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