Acid Sulfate Management Plan · MCU16/0103

FPE Ref: 4956-161019-1.0


All personnel involved in the collection of monitoring data have appropriate scientific knowledge and
experience in the implementation of groundwater monitoring procedures and methods.

All groundwater based samples collected by FPE requiring laboratory analysis were appropriately preserved
and subsequently delivered in chilled and sealed containers to SGS Australia Pty Ltd (NATA accredited) for
analysis.

Monitoring of groundwater quality was undertaken in accordance with the DEHP Water Quality Sampling
Manual.


6.4 GOUNDWATER RESULTS
A summary of the groundwater quality results has been included in Table 5 below. The laboratory sample
receipt advice, chain of custody and analysis results report have been included in Appendix C.

Results of analysis are broadly summarised below;

     1.    A relatively neutral pH of 7.02 was recorded.
     2.    Dissolved Aluminium is present (19mg/L).
     3.    Dissolved Iron is present (48mg/L).
     4.    Moderate to high bicarbonate and alkalinity recorded.




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