Electronic data Deliverable (EDD)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This document was originally prepared for EPA Region 5 by the John A. Volpe National Transportation
Systems Center (Volpe Center). This document was reviewed and edited by David Wilson and Mary
Tierney of EPA Region 5; William Halloran and Joseph Monaghan of the Volpe Center; and John
Hennessy and Ellen Baptiste-Carpenter of Battelle Laboratories, Inc. Other technical reviewers from
EPA include Patricia Scott, Chemist, EPA Region 5; Douglas Yeskis, Geologist, EPA Region 5; Luanne
Vanderpool, Geologist, EPA Region 5; Anthony Kahaly, EPA Region 5, RCRA Division; and Andy
Crossland, Hydrogeologist, EPA, Region 2. Other reviewers include Steve Losier of the Volpe Center;
Janet Magurn, Scot Weaver and Dave Abercrombie of EarthSoft, Inc.; Rosanna Buhl of Battelle
Laboratories, Inc.; and Izak Maitin of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
EarthSoft Inc. developed the Electronic Data Processor (EDP) and reviewed the EDD format to assure its
technical accuracy.
This documentation was reviewed and updated by Diann Cox-Tramel and Cathy Lai (Region 2) on May
2019 to meet the standards and requirements of EPA Region 2.
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DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or
favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not
necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or
product endorsement purposes.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this specification manual is to provide detailed instructions on how to report
environmental data electronically to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2.
The types of data can be reported electronically include, for example, data generated during site
characterization and investigation phases, data recorded when installing monitoring wells, and monitoring
data that is routinely collected from a variety of media. This manual describes the procedural and
formatting requirements you need to know to submit your Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) to the EPA
Region 2 Superfund Division.
This EDD Comprehensive Specification manual describes the requirements for reporting all current and
future environmental data to EPA Region 2. EPA recognizes that some information about data collected
in the past may not be readily available and, by reducing the requirements for electronic basic data, is
endeavoring to strike a balance between minimizing the amount of effort involved in inputting
information and maximizing the ability to document remedy progress. Environmental data collected and
analyzed prior to the initial use of this EDD Comprehensive specification manual should be reported
using the EPA Region 2 "Basic Manual for Historic Electronic Data". The reporting requirements of the
"Basic Manual for Historic Electronic Data" are a subset of this comprehensive EDD Comprehensive
specification manual.
The EPA Region 2 EDD is comprised of five groups: Initial, Field, Vapor Intrusion, Chemistry, and
Basic. The Initial EDD files refer to an electronic base map of the site property, one file containing
general information about the site and about the point of contact for the EDD, and a file containing data
pertaining to site sampling locations. The Initial EDD files are only resubmitted if information, such as
the point of contact, changes. The three initial files are:
Initial - (only submit once unless changes are needed)
¦ Base Map (electronic map of the site property boundaries in * .dxf format)
¦ Data Provider (point of contact for EDD and file providing the information)
¦ Site (general information about the site)
¦ Location (information regarding the sampling locations)
In most cases, the vast majority of the electronic data submitted over the life of the project, and that will
be submitted on a reoccurring, routine basis, will be chemistry data.
Field
The Field EDD files contain data regarding drilling activities, lithology, geologic sampling, well
construction, downhole point data, and water table levels. The seven Geology EDD files are the:
• Drilling Activity (information about drilling activities)
• Lithology (lithology information)
• Well (monitoring well information)
• Well Construction (well construction details)
• Geology Sample (geology sample data)
• Water Table (water table data collected during drilling)
• Downhole Point (down-hole logging data)
• Soil Gas (soil gas survey data)
• Water Level (information regarding groundwater level measurements)
• Extraction/Injection Well (information about extraction and/or injection wells)
• Field Results (information of field results)
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Vapor Intrusion
• Building Address (information of the building address)
• Building
• Task Parameters
• Samples
• Test Result QC
• Batches
Chemistry
The Chemistry EDD files contain data related to chemistry field measurements, sample collection
information, sample tests and result QC. The Chemistry EDD files are the:
• Sample (information about sample collection)
• Sample Parameter (information about the parameter data associated with a sample sent to a lab)
• Test Result QC (information about the analytical test performed on samples with quality control
data elements)
• Batch (test batch information)
Basic Submittals
The Basic EDD files contain historical operation and maintenance (O&M) data. The EDD files are the:
• Location (information about sampling locations from historical data)
• Water Level (information regarding groundwater level measurements)
• Chemistry Sample (information about sample collection)
• Geology (information about geology data)
Of the files listed above, the Chemistry and Field files that most data providers will submit will be the
Well, Water Level, Extraction Injection Wells, Sample, Test/Result QC files. The Test Result with QC
and Batch files will only be submitted in those rare cases where EPA requires QA/QC data in electronic
format. The Extraction/Injection Well file will only need to be submitted for sites with extraction or
injection wells.
The process for creating initial, chemistry and field EDDs are shown in Figures E-l and E-2, respectively.
The process begins by identifying the software tool that will be used. Many software tools, such as text
editors, word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, are capable of creating EDDs. Because
spreadsheets and databases are designed to enter and manage data, however, they are generally preferred
for creating EDDs. The production of the data tables will normally be a collaborative effort between
laboratories and environmental contractors. The laboratories will typically produce the test/result tables
while the contractors normally will produce all of the other tables.
As shown in Figures E-l and E-2, decision points are included in the EDD creation process to ensure that
Initial EDD files have been submitted for a site, as well as to prevent redundancy when getting ready to
submit chemistry or field EDDs. For example, one of the Initial EDDs called the SITE file, which
contains data describing the site and site contact information, should generally only be reported once
(unless, as previously noted, a change occurs). Similarly, another Initial EDD file, the Location file,
which contains locational data, typically only needs to be reported once. The only time a Location EDD
file would be resubmitted is if the data changed in some way. For example, if settling occurs at a site over
time, a resurvey of site monitoring wells may be warranted. If the survey results show changes in the
elevations of the monitoring wells, the Location file would have to be resubmitted.
The final step before submitting an EDD to EPA Region 2 is to check it using the Electronic Data
Processor (EDP) software application that is currently provided on the EPA Region 2 website (located at
https://www.epa.gov/superfund/region-2-superfund-electronic-data-submission). This software
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application will identify any formatting errors in the files that must be corrected prior to submitting the
EDD.
Figure E-l Process flow diagram for the creation and checking of Initial, Field and Chemistry EDD
files
Select a Data Entry
Product
Yes
Use the file
EDD Region 2 EDD Template
https://www.epa.gov/supe
rfund/reaion-2-superfund-
No
Define the columns in the
selected software according to
the tables in sections 3 & 4
Enter Site Data
(Initial EDD File)
1
r
Enter Location Data
(Initial EDD File)
Enter Water
Level Data
Enter Extraction
-Injection Data
(if applicable)
Enter Sample
Data
Check with EDP and Correct Errors
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Figure E-2 Process flow diagram for the creation and checking of Initial and Field EDD files
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iii
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE EPA REGION 2 ELECTRONIC DATA DELIVERABLE (EDD) 1
2. GENERAL HDD REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 3
2.1 File Formats 3
2.2 Initial Data Submittals 3
2.3 Chemistry Data Submittals 4
2.4 Field Data Submittals 5
2.5 Vapor Intrusion Data Submittals 7
2.6 File Naming Convention 8
2.7 Data Integrity Rules 10
2.8 Definition of a Facility, Site, and Location 13
2.9 Reporting Null Values 13
2.10 Valid Values 14
2.11 Reporting Re-Tests 15
2.12 Reporting Non-Detects 15
2.13 Reporting Tentatively Identified Compounds 16
2.14 Data Types 16
2.15 Data Entry Tools Provided to Create the EDD Files 16
2.16 Using the Electronic Data Processor to Check EDD Formatting 19
2.17 Submitting Your EDD to EPA 19
2.18 Examples of Initial, Chemistry, and Field EDD Files 21
3. FORMATS FOR INITIAL FILES 28
3.1 Site Base Maps in the file section 28
3.2. Data Provider 29
3.3 SITE EDD File 29
3.4 Location EDD File 30
4. FORMATS FOR CHEMISTRY FILES 37
4.1 Chemistry Sample EDD File 37
4.2 Chemistry Sample Parameter EDD Files 41
4.3 Chemistry Test/Result with QC Data EDD File 41
4.4 Chemistry Batch Data EDD File 51
5. FORMATS FOR FIELD FILES 52
5.1 Drill Activity EDD File 52
5.2 Lithology EDD File 53
5.3 Well EDD File 55
5.4 Well Construction EDD File 57
5.5 Geology Samples EDD File 59
5.6 Water Table EDD Files 62
5.7 Geology Downhole Point Data EDD File 63
5.8 Soil Gas Data EDD File 64
5.9 Water Level 65
5.10 Extraction - Injection Well EDD File 68
5.11 Field Parameters 70
6. FORMATS FOR VAPOR INTRUSION FILES 72
6.1 Vapor Intrusion Building Address EDD File 72
6.2 Vapor Intrusion Building EDD Files 73
6.3 Vapor Intrusion Building Parameters EDD File 74
6.4 Vapor Intrusion Locations EDD file 75
6.5 Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations EDD file 78
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6.6 Vapor Intrusion Sample EDD file 79
6.7 Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC 81
6.8 Vapor Intrusion Batch EDD File 90
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 92
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1 General information on the files that comprise the Initial EDD 3
Table 2-2 General information on the files that comprise the Chemistry EDD 4
Table 2-3 General information on the files that comprise the Field EDD 6
Table 2-4 General information on the files that comprise the Vapor Intrusion EDD 7
Table 2-5 EDD File Naming Formats 10
Table 2-6 Examples of how to report null values 13
Table 2-7 Cross-reference between the valid value tables in appendix and the EDD files 14
Table 2-8 Example of reporting re-tests 15
Table 2-9 Example of reporting non-detects 15
Table 2-10 Example nomenclature for TIC reporting 16
Table 2-11 Datatype descriptions 16
Table 2-12 Instructions for producing tab-delimited text files from some software packages 18
Table 3-1 Files 28
Table 3-2 Data Provider File Structure 29
Table 3-3 SITE data file structure 29
Table 3-4 Location Data File Structure 32
Table 4-1 Chemistry sample file data structure 37
Table 4-2 Chemistry Sample Parameter file data structure 41
Table 4-3 Chemistry test/results with QC data file structure 42
Table 4-4 Chemistry batch file data structure 51
Table 5-1 Drill activity file data structure 52
Table 5-2 Lithology file data structure 54
Table 5-3 Well file data structure 55
Table 5-4 Well construction file data structure 57
Table 5-5 Geology samples file data structure 59
Table 5-6 Water table file data structure 62
Table 5-7 Geology Downhole Point File Data Structure 63
Table 5-8 Example of downhole point data file 64
Table 5-9 Soil Gas Survey file data structure 64
Table 5-10 Water Level file data structure 65
Table 5-11 Extraction-Injection Well file data structure 68
Table 5-12 Field Results file data structure 70
Table 6-1 Vapor Intrusion Building Address data structure 72
Table 6-2 Vapor Intrusion Building data structure 73
Table 6-3 Vapor Intrusion Building Parameters data structure 74
Table 6-4 Vapor Intrusion Location data structure 75
Table 6-5 Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations data structure 78
Table 6-6 Vapor Intrusion Samples data structure 79
Table 6-7 Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC file data structure 81
Table 6-8 Vapor Intrusion Batches file data structure 90
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure E-l Process flow diagram for the creation and checking of Initial, Field and Chemistry EDD files v
Figure E-2 Process flow diagram for the creation and checking of Initial and Field EDD files vi
Figure 2-1 Relationships between chemistry file data structures 12
Figure 2-2 Facility component definitions 13
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Figure 2-3. Example Initial EDD ready for conversion to text file 21
Figure 2-4. Example Chemistry EDD ready for conversion to text file 21
Figure 2-5. Examples of QC data fields in a Chemistry EDD 22
Figure 2-5. Examples of QC data fields in a Chemistry EDD (continued) 24
Figure 2-6. Example Field EDD ready for conversion to text file 25
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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE EPA REGION 2 ELECTRONIC DATA DELIVERABLE (EDD)
The EPA Region 2 Superfund Division has developed an electronic data management system to improve
how environmental data from Superfund sites are acquired and managed. The system will accelerate the
review of environmental data submittals, improve service to the regulated community, and enhance the
protection of the environment and the public. A vital element in the electronic transfer of environmental
data is the submittal of data in a standardized, "computer-friendly" format. The specifications and
formatting requirements for the EPA Region 2 EDD were developed to facilitate the transfer of data from
data providers to the EPA.
NOTE: This EDD Comprehensive Specification manual describes the requirements for reporting all
current and future environmental data to EPA Region 2. Environmental data collected and analyzed
prior to the initial use of this EDD specification manual should be reported using the EPA Region 2
"Basic Manual for Electronic Data". EPA recognizes that some information about data collected in the
past may not be readily available and, by reducing the requirements for electronic historical data, is
endeavoring to strike a balance between minimizing the amount of effort involved in inputting
information and maximizing the ability to document remedy progress.
The EPA Region 2 EDD is in part based on standard EDDs used in applications developed by EarthSoft,
Inc. However, the format is designed to be software-independent and easy to achieve. Any spreadsheet,
database, or text editor can be used to create the EDD files. Examples of applications that can be used to
create Region 2 EDDs include Access, FoxPro®, Excel, and Notepad.
Basically, the EDD is a series of files used to report data. For example, one file is used to report location
data while another is used to report samples collected at a location. Multiple files are used to eliminate
the need to report redundant data. For example, the data for a location (e.g., coordinates and elevations)
are reported once in the location (Location_v4) file. Many years of sampling and analytical data may be
reported for that location without having to submit the LOC file again.
This specification manual includes examples of EDD files populated with data. In addition, several EDD
templates are currently available on the EPA Region 2 E-Data website
(https://www.epa.gov/superfund/region-2-superfund-electronic-data-submission) for loading data into the
EDD format. The website also contains a no-cost software program, the Electronic Data Processor (EDP)
that needs to be used to check EDD files before they are submitted to EPA Region 2. The EDP is a single
application that checks all EDD files and provides a much easier user interface for identifying and
correcting errors.
This EDD Comprehensive Specification Manual discusses EDD submittals in five separate sections:
• General reporting requirements are discussed in Section 2.
• The Initial file structures (i.e., base map, site, data provider and location) are defined in Section 3.
These files must be submitted prior to, or in conjunction with, the first Chemistry or Geology EDD
submittals.
• The Chemistry file structures are defined in Section 4. In most cases, chemistry data accounts for
the majority of data that is reported.
• The Field file structures are defined in Section 5
• The Vapor Intrusion file structures are defined in Section 6.
• The Valid Values Reference Manual contains tables that list valid values for all data fields.
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Each file must be reported exactly as defined in these sections. Any deviations will result in loading
errors.
EPA Region 2 expects all fields referred to as "Required" or "If available" to be filled in. If data for
fields referred to as "If available" or "If applicable" are not available or applicable, respectively, a
description of why these fields are not available or applicable should be included in the cover letter that
accompanies the EDD submittal. Data fields indicated as "Reserved for future use" should not be
reported. These fields were only included so that other EPA regions or states could use the same EDD
but have slightly different datatype requirements.
Currently, EPA is working to finalize EDD requirements that would be national standards for Superfund
data for all 10 EPA Regional offices. When this national Superfund EDD is finalized, data providers who
have already begun submitting data according to the EPA Region 2 format will be given time to transition
to any national format changes.
Excited News: EPA Region 2 EQuIS database has been upgraded to version 7, please check out the
"EPA Region 2 EOuIS 6 EDD format version 4 Changes release notes.pdf1 to get the summary of all new
changes in the EDD format. Detail of changes can be found in this document sections 3, 4, 5 and 6, and
they will be highlighted in Blue.
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2. GENERAL EDD REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
2.1 File Formats
With the exception of the electronic base map, all data from the EPA Region 2 data providers must be
reported as text files. Each data field must be separated either by tabs (tab-delimited) (indicated by the
suffix "txt" on the file name) or comma-delimited (indicated by the suffix "csv" on the file name). One
other option is to enclose each field in double quotation marks (") (indicated by the suffix "txt" on the file
name). However, because using double quotation marks to delineate fields is typically more time
consuming (unless the data are already in this format), it is anticipated that this method will not be widely
used. Data fields containing no information should not be simply omitted. Instead they should be
represented by the delimiter of choice, e.g., by two tabs in tab-delimited files or two commas in comma-
delimited files (see example in Section 2.8). The maximum length of each text field is indicated in
parentheses in the EDD tables shown in Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6. If the information is less than the
maximum length, there is no need to add spaces to the record to ensure that all spaces are used.
Maximum length requirements imply that the field can be no longer than the specified number of
characters. However, it is completely acceptable to fill the field with fewer characters than the maximum
number. Each record ~ which is the term used for each line of information ~ must be terminated with a
carriage return/line feed (created by pressing the "Enter "key in a text editor). Guidance on creating text
files can be found in Section 2.15.
2.2 Initial Data Submittals
The initial data submittal consists of a site base map and three data files: The Site (Site) file, Data
Provider (DataProvider) and the Location (Location) file including facility center point in latitude
longitude coordinate. Initial submittals provide information pertaining to the site, the site EDD contact,
and site sampling locations. The base map, Site file, data provider and Location file generally only need
to be submitted once at the beginning of the project. These files only need to be resubmitted if any
changes occur. Examples of changes that would require resubmittal include changes in site contact
information or location data that changes after being resurveyed. New sampling locations established
after the initial Location file submittal will require a new submittal with data only pertaining to the new
locations. Table 2-1 provides general information on the Initial EDD files. Detailed instructions for
creating the Initial EDD files are provided in Section 3, "Formats for Initial Files". Instructions for
submitting your EDDs to EPA Region 2 are presented in Section 2.16.
Table 2-1 General information on the files that comprise the Initial EDD
File Type
File Name
Created By
Contents
What makes a
row of data
unique?
Dependence
of other
files on
these data
File_v4
The site's base map in
Lat/Long and the file
format must be in .dxf or
drawing (.dwg) or ArcGIS
Shape files.
Another file type can be
documents or pdf, such as
cover letter or any kind of
documents.
Data provider
#1. Basemap of sites
in (.dxf), drawing
(.dwg), or ArcGIS
Shape File.
#2. Cover letter or any
documents in .pdf or
doc files
Not applicable
Not
applicable.
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File Type
File Name
Created By
Contents
What makes a
row of data
unique?
Dependence
of other
files on
these data
Data
Provider
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
DataProvider_v4.txt (or
CSV)
Data
Provider
Information about the
data provider
DataProviderc
ode
Not
applicable
Site
(Section 3.3)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
Site_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data provider
One-time definition of
site including EPA
Region 2 data
providers' contact
information.
sitecode
The location
file cannot
be loaded
without
properly
referenced
sites
(site code).
Location
(Section 3.4)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
Location_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data provider's
surveyor
One entry for each
location on a site
including a facility
center point. Contains
elevation, coordinate
and general locational
data. Facility center
point is required for
the initial submittal.
Data should only be
reported once for a
location.
sysloccode
Sample,
water levels,
field
measuremen
ts, and
extraction
well data
can only be
reported for
locations
that are
defined in
this file.
2.3 Chemistry Data Submittals
Chemistry EDDs are submitted after each round of sampling and include the following types of files:
chemistry sample information (Sample), sample Parameter (Sample Parameter), test/results with QC (Test
Result QC), batch information (Batch).
Table 2-2 provides general information on the files that make up the Chemistry EDD. Detailed
instructions for creating the Chemistry EDD files are provided in Section 4, "Formats for Chemistry
Files". Instructions for submitting your EDDs to EPA Region 2 are presented in Section 2.16.
Table 2-2 General information on the files that comprise the Chemistry EDD
File Type
File Name
Created
By
Contents
What makes a row
of data unique?
Dependence of
other files on
these data
Sample
(Section 4.1)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID. Sample_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
field
sampling
team(s)
One row for
each sample
collected at the
site.
syssamplecode
Tests/results QC
and batch data can
only be reported
for samples that
are defined in this
file.
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Table 2-2 General information on the files that comprise the Chemistry EDD
File Type
File Name
Created
By
Contents
What makes a row
of data unique?
Dependence of
other files on
these data
Sample
Parameter
(Section 4.2)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D. SampleParameter_
v4.txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
field
sampling
team (s)
Parameter data
associated with
a sample sent to
a lab
Syssamplecode
None
Test/ Result
with QC
Data
(Section 4.3)
SiteNameDate.
EP AID. TestResultQC
_v4.txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
contractor
lab(s)
Test/Result file
with additional
fields for QC
data.
syssamplecode
lab_anl_method_
name
analysisdate
analysistime
totalordissolved
testtype
casrn
None.
Batch
(Section 4.4)
SiteNameDate.
EP AID. B atch_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
contractor
lab(s)
Data that
relates
laboratory
quality control
samples with
field samples
that were
processed and
analyzed
together.
syssamplecode
lab_anl_method_
name
analysisdate
analysistime
totalordissolved
testtype
testbatchtype
None.
2.4 Field Data Submittals
Field EDD submittals contain data obtained during subsurface investigations at the site. When initially
submitting the Field EDD, all field EDD files for which information is available should be submitted.
The Field EDD includes files for Drilling Activity (DrillActivity), lithology data (Lithology), general well
information (WEL), well construction information (WellConstruction), geology sample data
(GeologySamples), general information about the water table (WaterTable), down-hole point data
(DownholePoint), soil gas survey data (SoilGas), water table levels (WaterLevel), extraction and injection
well (ExtractionlnjectionWells), and Field Results (FieldResults). Unlike the Chemistry EDD, where
submittals are typically submitted on a cyclic basis, in most cases the Geology EDD is submitted only
once. Additional Geology EDDs are submitted only if new geology data are collected.
Sites reporting data from monitoring wells installed or from geology-related activities completed more
than one year prior to the date of data submittal are not required to submit the Field EDD files - unless
the monitoring wells are being used for operation and maintenance (Q&M) monitoring. . However, for
all newly installed monitoring wells or current geology data collection efforts (i.e., within one year from
the date of data submittal), data providers must submit all applicable Field files as detailed in Section 5.
Table 2-3 provides general information on the files that make up the Field EDD. Detailed instructions for
creating the Field EDD files are provided in Section 5, "Formats for Field Files". Instructions for
submitting your EDDs to EPA Region 2 are presented in Section 2.16.
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Table 2-3 General information on the files that comprise the Field EDD
File Type
File Name
Created By
Contents
What makes a row
of data unique?
Dependence of
other files on
these data
Drilling
Activity
(Section 5.1)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
DrillActivity_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
General Information
regarding soil
borings.
sysloccode
event
None.
Lithology
(Section 5.2)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID .Lithology _v4
.txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
Lithology data for a
borehole.
sysloccode
startdepth
None.
Well
(Section 5.3)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID. WEL_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
General information
regarding wells.
sysloccode
Well
construction
and water level
data can only
be reported for
wells that are
defined in this
file.
Well
Construction
(Section 5.4)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
WellConstruction_v4
.txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
Well construction
details recorded
during well
construction.
sysloccode
segmenttype
startdepth
material_type_
code
None.
Geology
Samples
(Section 5.5)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
GeologySample_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist or
laboratory
Results for
geological, physical
properties of
samples.
Geosamplecode
None.
Water
Table
(Section 5.6)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
WaterTable_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
General information
pertaining to water
table.
sysloccode
type
None.
Downhole
Point (CPT)
Data
(Section 5.7)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
DownholePoint_v4.
txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
geologist
Results of all
downhole logging
such as CPT,
resistivity, or other
geophysical logs.
sysloccode
depth
param
None.
Soil Gas
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
SoilGas_v4.
Txt (or csv)
Data
Provider's
geologist
Results of
information
regarding the soil
gas
sysloccode
None
Water Level
(Section 5.9)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID. W aterLevel_
v4.txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
field
sampling
team(s)
Groundwater level
data for monitoring
wells
sysloccode
measurementdate
measurementtime
None.
Extraction-
Injection Well
(Section 5.10)
SiteNameDate.
EPAID.
Extractionlnj ectionW
ells_v4.
Txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
field
sampling
team(s)
Data that relates to
any extraction wells
that are operating as
part of the remedial
action.
sysloccode
startmeasurementd
ate
startmeasurementti
me
None.
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File Type
File Name
Created By
Contents
What makes a row
of data unique?
Dependence of
other files on
these data
Field Results
(Section 5.11)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D.FieldResults_v4.T
xt (or csv)
Data
provider's
field
sampling
team (s)
Data that relates to
collection of field
parameters or field
results data.
data_provider
syssamplecode
field_parameter
resultdate
resulttime
resultunit
samplematrixcode
reportableresult
value type
None
2.5 Vapor Intrusion Data Submittals
Vapor Intrusion EDD submittals contain data of sampling taken inside of the contaminated sites or
buildings. The sample (VI Sample), Test Result QC (VITestResultQC), and Batch (VI Batch) data are
only for Vapor Intrusion data. If the data is collected for Vapor Intrusion, then it is not required to submit
the same Sample (Sample), Test Result QC (TestResultQC), and Batch (Batch) data in the Chemistry
group. Table 2-4 provides general information on the Vapor Intrusion EDD files. Detailed instructions
for creating the Vapor Intrusion EDD files are provided in Section 5, "Format for Vapor Intrusion Files".
Instructions for submitting your EDDs to EPA Region 2 are presented in Section 2.16.
Table 2-4 General information on the files that comprise the Vapor Intrusion EDD
File Type
File Name
Created By
Contents
What makes a row of
data unique?
Dependenc
e of other
files on
these data
Vapor
Intrusion
Building
Address
(Section 6.1)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D.VIBldgAddress
_v4.Txt (or csv)
Data
provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Address and contact
information for the
building
Buildingcode
Buildingname
None
Building data
(Section 6.2)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D. VI_Building_v4. T
xt (or csv)
Data
Provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Building specific
data
Buildingcode
Buildingname
None
Vapor
Intrusion
Task
Parameters
(Section 6.3)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D. VI_T askParamete
rs_v4.Txt (or csv)
Data
Provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Additional
Sampling
parameters collected
in the field and not
analized in the lab
Taskcode
Paramcode
None
Vapor
Intrusion
Samples
(Section 6.4)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D .VI Samples v4. T
xt (or csv)
Data
Provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Sampling
Information for
Vapor Intrusion
Data_provider
Sys loc code
Sys sample code
Sample matrix code
Task code
Sampling company cod
e
Sample start date
Tests/results
QC and
batch data
can only be
reported for
samples that
are defined
in this file.
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Intrusion Test
Result QC
(Section 6.5)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D.VI_TestResultQC_
v4.Txt (or csv)
Data
Provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Test Result
Syssamplecode
Labanlmethodname
Analysisdate
T otalordissolved
Columnnumber
Test type
None
Vapor
Intrusion
Batches
(Section 6.6)
SiteNameDate.EPAI
D. VI_B atches_v4. T x
t (or csv)
Data
Provider's
Vapor
Intrusion
team (s)
Batches
Syssamplecode
Labanlmethodname
Analysisdate
T otalordissolved
Columnnumber
Test type
Test batch type
Test batch id
None
2.6 File Naming Convention
-Sign and Submit
After using the tools outlined above to resolve all of the issues in a set of Data Files the data is ready to be
submitted for loading into the EQuIS 5 database. The Sign and Submit tool was designed to facilitate
submittal of data to EQuIS Enterprise EDP. Sign and Submit option packages the data files with the
correct naming convention which allows easy submittal of data packages. Use of the Sign and Submit
feature requires a user name and password which can be created by the EQuIS EDP users, or obtained
from the EPA Region 2 MEDD database administrator.
To use the "Sign and Submit" feature, after data files have been loaded and all of the errors have been
resolved,
1. Select Sign and Submit from the Application Menu. This will open the Sign and Submit window.
Sign and Submit X
User Name:
Password-
EPA ID:
Pegistr/ ID-
[~~1 Save Password Save
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2. Enter your User Name and Password as well as the EPA ID that applies to the data package being
submitted. The Registry ID will be automatically populated based on the selected EPA ID. If the EPA
ID does not exist, users can enter the EPA ID and Registry ID manually. Rigister ID and EPA ID can be
obtained from EPA Region 2 MEDD database administrator. For this exercise use your name as the User
Name and Password, and 'NYO123456" for the EPA ID. This information will be used to create a user
certificate file that EQuIS Enterprise uses to ensure a valid user is submitting data for the appropriate
Program. NOTE: The EPA ID and Registry ID are extremely important for Enterprise Data Submittals;
however, the data entered into these sections of the Sign and Submit screen may be modified by the user
as needed.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Users will be prompted to provide a filename and location where you would like to save the file. The
Sign and Submit feature will save an archived ("zipped") file named with the current date, a period, the
EPA ID, a period and the Format File name used to create the EDDs. (Example file name: '20080424.
EPA ID. EPAR2.zip"). The contents of the Zipped file include text files named for the sections of the
format used to create them.
5. Select Save. Once the zipped EDD Package has been saved the following screen will appear.
EDD Signed and Submitted
CK
Figure 14: Sign and Submit Verification Window
6. Select OK
After the zipped file has been created the EDD Package is ready to be submitted to your regulator for
loading into EQuIS Professional EDP or EQuIS Enterprise EDP.
Each file, except the base map file, must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.EDDFileFormat_v4.txt (or .csv)
The first part of the file name is the site name, followed by the submittal date of the EDD with the format
for the date being YYYYMMDD. The second part of the file name is the 12-character alphanumeric EPA
ID for the facility under investigation. IDs for EPA Region 2 sites are provided in Appendix Table A-22.
The third part of the file name refers to the EDD file format for the file being submitted. The ""_v4" suffix
is an EPA marker to identify which version of the EDD specifications is being followed, and should not
be changed by the data provider. The name of the site base map file should include the site name and
EPAID and be saved in .dxf format.
As an example, the sampling data for the 2017 fourth quarter groundwater sampling round at the ABC
site (EPA identification number of XYZ123456789) that is being submitted to EPA on February 19, 2017
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would be reported in a file named ABC20170219.XYZ123456789.Sample_v4.txt (or .csv). In the above
example, the chemistry sample file (Sample) is being submitted, therefore the EDD File Format portion of
the file name is Sample_v4. The last part of the file name is an extension that will be "txt" if the file was
saved as a tab-delimited file or "csv" if it was saved as a comma-delimited file. Table 2-4 describes the
naming formats and for the various Initial, Chemistry and Geology EDD files.
Table 2-5 EDD File Naming Formats
File Type
File Contents
EDD File Name
Submittal
Type
Initial
File
Sitename.DXF, *.dwg, or shape files from ArcGIS
Initial
Initial
Site
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode. Site v4 .txt
Initial
Initial
Data Provider
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode .DataProvider v4 .txt
Initial
Initial
Location
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode .Location v4 .txt
Initial
Chemistry
Sample
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode. Sample v4 .txt
Recurring
Chemistry
Sample
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.SampleParameter v4.txt
Recurring
Chemistry
Test/Results
QC
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.TestResultQC_v4.txt
Recurring
Chemistry
Batch
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode .Batch v4 .txt
Recurring
Field
Drill Activity
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode.DrillActivity_v4 .txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Lithology
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode .Lithology_v4 .txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Well
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Well_v4.txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Well
Construction
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.WellConstruction_v4.txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Geology
Samples
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.GeologySamples_v4.txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Water Table
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode. WaterTable_v4 .txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Downhole
Point (CPT)
Data
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.DownholePoint v4.txt
Non-
Recurring
Field
Soil Gas Data
SiteNameDate .EPAIDCode. SoilGas_v4 .txt
Non Recurring
Field
Water Level
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.WaterLevel v4.txt
Recurring
Field
Extraction -
Injection Well
SiteNameDate. EPAIDCode.ExtractionlnjectionWells
_v4.txt
Recurring
Field
Field Results
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.FieldResults v4.txt
Recurring
2.7 Data Integrity Rules
Data providers are responsible for running three types of integrity checks on their data.
• Validity: All codes used in a data set must be valid. Valid values for all coded fields are either
provided in the description columns of the tables in Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 or in the tables in the
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Appendix of this manual. For example, sample matrix information is inputted in the
sample_matrix_code field of the sample file and must be reported using one of the values provided in
Table A-l in the Appendix.
• Row Uniqueness: Row uniqueness must be verified using the guidance provided in Tables 2-1, 2-2,
and 2-3. Row uniqueness is assured when no two rows in a file contain the same values for all the
fields listed under the heading "What makes a row of data unique?" In database terminology this is
called a primary key. For example, no two rows in the sample file can contain the same
sys sample code (commonly called a sample identifier). In addition, no two rows ever reported for a
single site can contain the same sys_sample_code. Each sys_sample_code must be unique for a site.
Files that have a primary key consisting of multiple fields, such as the water level file, must have a
different value in at least one of the prmary key fields. For example, no two rows in the water level
file can have the same sys_loc_code, measurement_date. For example, two rows with sys_loc_code
of "SB-01", measurement_date of "05/02/2017 00:00:00" would violate row uniqueness. However,
row uniqueness would not be violated if one row had a sys loc code of "SB-01", measurement date
of "05/02/2017 00:00:00" and the other row had sys_loc_code of "SB-01", measurement_date of
"06/12/2017 00:00:00".
• Row Integrity: The relationship between rows within the files of the EDD must be assured by
enforcing the "referential integrity" rules discussed in Tables 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 under the column
labeled "Dependence of other files on these data." For example, the values in the sys_sample_code
field in the Test/Result file must match with the corresponding fields in the Sample file. Logical
relationships between the various Chemistry EDD files are shown in Figure 2-1. The lines
connecting the files show which column(s) (or field(s)) are related in the two files. The file on the
side with the "1" at the end of the connecting line contains one row that is related to more than one
row in the related file on the other side. For example, one row in a SITE EDD file may correspond to
many rows in a LOCATION EDD file because there are always more than one, and in most cases
many locations, designated at a site. The logical relationship between the FIELD EDD files and the
Location EDD file is limited to the requirement that all entries in the sys loc code fields appear in
the LOCATION EDD file.
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Figure 2-1 Relationships between chemistry file data structures.
Location
Site
1
site_code
sys_loc_code
latitude
program code
longitude
site_name
surfelev
elevunit
site task code
coord_sys_desc
site_descl
observation_date
alt_x_coord
site_desc2
alt_y_coord
contact_name
alt_coord_type_code
alt_identifier
addressl
horz_collect_method_code
address2
horz accuracy value
horzaccuracyunit
city
horz_datum_code
elev collect method code
state
zip code
elev_accuracy_value
elev_accuracy_unit
elev datum code
phone numbeer
source_scale
alt_phone_number
subcontractor_name_code
verification_code
fax_numbeer
reference_point
geometric_type_code
email address
rank
loc_name
loc_desc
loc_type
locpurpose
—~
primary site code
within_facility_yn
00
loc_county_code
loc_district_code
loc_state_code
loc_major_basin
loc_minor_basin
remark
total_depth
depth_to_bedrock
depth_to_top_of_screen
depth_to_bottom_of_screen
top_casing_elev
datum_value
datum_unit
step_or_linear
datum_collection_metliod_code
datum_desc
datum_start_date
Sample
sys_sample_code
sample_name
sample_matrix_code
sampletypecode
sample_source
parent_sample_code
sample_delivery_group
sample_date
sample_time
sys_l°c_c°de
start_depth
end_depth
depth_unit
chain_of_custody
sent_to_lab_date
sample_receipt_date
sampler
sampling_company_code
sampling_reason
sampliiig_teclinique
task_code
collectionquarter
composite_yn
composite_desc
sample_class
custom_field_l
custom_field_2
custom_field_3
comment
Test Result QC
sys_sample_code
lab_aiil_method_name
aiialysis_date
total_or_dissolved
columnnumber
testtype
labmatrixcode
aiialysis_location
basis
container_id
dilution_factor
prep_method
prep_date
leachate_method
leachatedate
lab_name_code
qc_level
lab_sample_id
percent_moisture
subsample_amount
subsample_amount_unit
aiialyst_name
iiistriiment_id
comment
preservative
fmal_volume
fmal_volume_unit
cas_m
chemical_name
result_value
result_unit
resulterrordelta
result_type_code
reportable_result
detect_flag
lab_qualifiers
validator_qualifiers
interpretedqualifiers
validated_yn
method_detection_limit
reporting_detection_limit
quantitation_limit
detection_limit_unit
tic_retention_time
minimum_detectable_conc
counting_error
uncertainty
critical_value
validation_level
result comment
Shaded fields are required to have data. Blue fields define row uniqueness for the specified file.
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2.8 Definition of a Facility, Site, and Location
To submit and error-free EDD, it is important to understand how EPA Region 2 defines facility, site, and
location for the purposes of this EDD Specification Manual. Each facility (facility id) will be identified
with its EPA ID number (see Table A-22 in the Appendix.) As EPA requirement, a facility center point
must be populated with the latitude and longitude centroid of the facility (*). The site (site code) will be
the operable unit identifier. There will always be at least one operable unit per facility. The way the
location term is used is that each site can contain one or more locations, as long as they are distinct points
defined by X and Y universal transverse mercator (UTM) coordinates Examples of locations include soil
borings, monitoring wells, and sampling locations. Each location identifier (sys_loc_code) must be
unique for a facility.
Figure 2-2 provides a diagram of the facility components.
Figure 2-2 Facility component definitions
Facility
j Site
/ Operable \
Unit 1 \
^Sys loc code:MW01
I Site
Operable
Unit 2 \
/\. Sys loc code:M^)2 J
\ \ Sys loc code:^V03
/ ®Sys loc code: SB01
/ Site /
( Operable /
VUnit3 j/
Sample ID: S01234
Facility ID = EPA ID #
Site = Site Operable Unit = site_code Must be unique at a Facility
Location= sample location = sys_loc_code Must be unique at a Facility
2.9 Reporting Null Values
When a field is not listed as required in Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6, and the data is not available or applicable,
a null or blank may be appropriate. However, tabs or commas must still delimit the blank value. In other
words, the number of fields is always the same, whether or not the fields include data. So a blank field in
a tab-delimited file would appear as "" and a blank field in a comma-delimited file would
appear as "„".Table 2-5 shows a number of examples.
Table 2-6 Examples of how to report null values
Example
Comment
"data_one""data_two" "data_three"
"data one","data two","data three"
O.K. All fields populated, one tab or comma
between fields.
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Table 2-6 Examples of how to report null values
Example
Comment
"data one" "data_three"
"data one"„"data three"
O.K. Optional field not populated, 2 tabs or 2
commas between first and third field.
"data_one" "data_three"
"data one","data three"
Not O.K. Optional field omitted, only 1 tab or
comma between first and third field.
2.10 Valid Values
Valid values, also known as reference values or code lists, govern the contents of some fields in the
EDDs. In other words, some fields may only be populated with data that matches a value listed in the
EPA Region 2 list of valid values. The lists of valid values are provided in the "Valid Values Table
Reference Manual". A list of all the data fields that must contain valid values is presented in Table 2-6
(below). This list is also cross-referenced to the EDD file(s) the field appears in. If data providers need
to enter a value not already in the Region 2 list in the Appendix, they can request the proposed addition to
the valid value list in the EDD cover letter. The data provider should explicitly state the valid value that
she/he would like added, provide a description of the value, and explain why the addition is necessary. In
the case of requesting a new aboratory code, the data provider should include the full name of the
laboratory and its address. When requesting an addition of an analyte, the data provider must include the
appropriate CAS number or ERPMS code along with a description of the analyte.
Table 2-7 Cross-reference between the valid value tables in appendix and the EDD files
Valid Value Table
Name
Table
Number
Field Name
EDD File
Matrix
A-l
samplematrixcode, labmatrixcode
Chemistry
Samples,
Test/Results
Reference Point
A-2
reference point
Location
Horizontal Collection
Method
A-3
horzcollectionmethodcode
Location
Horizontal Accuracy
Unit
A-4
horzaccuracyunit
Location
Horizontal Datum
A-5
horz datum code
Location
Elevation Collection
Method
A-6
elev_collect_method_code
Location
Elevation Datum
A-l
elev datum code
Location
Source Scale
A-8
source scale
Location
Location Type
A-9
loc type
Location
Qualifier
A-10
lab qualifiers, validator qualifiers
Test/Results
Result Type
A-ll
result type code
Test/Results
Sample Type
A-12
sample type code
Chemistry Samples
Standard Preparation
Method
A-14
lab_prep_meth
Test/Results
Analyte
A-15
cas rn, chemical name
Test/Results
Lab Analysis Method
Name
A-16
labanlmethodname
Test/ Results
Laboratory
A-17
lab name code
Test/Results
Unit
A-18
various unit fields throughout all files
All Files
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Valid Value Table
Name
Table
Number
Field Name
EDD File
Geology Soil Materials
A-19
materialtype
Lithology, Geology
Samples
Well Segment and
Materials
A-20
segment_type, material_type_code
Well Construction
Hydrologic Unit Codes
(HUC)
A-21
locmajorbasin
Location
EPA Facility IDs
A-22
facility id, site name
Site
Company code
A-23
Data_provider
Location, Sample,
Test Result, Data
Provider
Fraction
A-24
Fraction
Test Result, Test
Result QC, Batch
Test Type
A-25
Test_type
Test Result, Test
Result QC, Batch
Test Batch Type
A-26
Test batch type
Batch
2.11 Reporting Re-Tests
For initial tests, all analytes should be reported. In the case where retests are performed on a sample, the
result that is considered the reportable result should indicate a "Y" (for "yes") in the reportable_result
field. The initial test, and any retest result not considered reportable will have reportable_result set to
"No". Table 2.8 provides examples of reporting re-tests.
Table 2-8 Example of reporting re-tests
Test
Type
Chem
Name
Cas rn
Result
Value
Detect
Flag
Lab
Qualifiers
Reportable
Result
Result Comment
Initial
Benzene
71-43-2
1000
Y
E
No
too concentrated to
quantitate
Initial
Toluene
108-88-3
5
N
U
Yes
not detected
Initial
Xylenes
1330-20-7
5
N
U
Yes
not detected
dilution 1
Benzene
71-43-2
780
Y
Yes
Quantitated
2.12 Reporting Non-Detects
Non-detects must be reported as shown in the example below. Each non-detect row must show an "N" in
the detect_flag field, must have an actual value entered in the reporting_detection_limit and
detectionlimitunit fields, and must contain a null in the resultvaluefield. The
reporting_detection_limit cannot be negative unless one of the radiological fields (including
minimum_detectable_conc, counting_error, uncertainty, critical_value) are populated. Table 2.9 presents
examples of how to report non-detects.
Table 2-9 Example of reporting non-detects
Cas rn
Result
Value
Detect
Flag
Reporting
Detection
Limit
Detection
Limit Unit
Resultcomment
Laboratory_
qualifiers
108-88-3
.15
Y
.005
ug/ml
U
108-88-3
N
.005
ug/ml
not detected
U
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2.13 Reporting Tentatively Identified Compounds
Tentatively Identified Compounds (TICs) should be reported when available. The naming of TICs should
be applied in a cascade fashion. The TIC should be identified to analyte name if possible. If this is not
possible, then the class of the TIC should be entered. If neither an analyte name nor a class can be
identified, the TIC should be identified as Unknown. The EPA Region 2 EDD only allows for reporting
up to 10 TICs. Only the 10 most concentrated or most relevant TICs should be reported. Table 2-10
shows examples of the nomenclature for TICs. As an example, if a sample has three Unknown
Hydrocarbons, then the TICs are labeled UnkHydrocarbl, UnkHydrocarb2, and UnkHydrocarb3. TIC
names are to be reported in the cas_rn field, Pos #31, of the Test/Result file (Tables 4-3 and Table 4-4).
In addition, the result type code, Pos # 35 in the Test/Result file should have "TIC" for all TIC records.
Table 2-10 Example nomenclature for TIC reporting
TIC Name
Number for TIC
Reported Name in cas rn
Unknown
1-10
Unknown 1 - Unknown 10
Unknown Hydrocarbon
1-10
UnkHydrocarbl - UnkHydrocarbl0
Unknown PAHs
1-10
UnkPAHl - UnkPAHIO
Unknown Aromatics
1-10
UnkAromaticl - UnkAromaticlO
Unknown VOA
1-10
UnkVOAl - UnkVOAlO
Unknown SV
1-10
UnkSVl -UnkSVIO
2.14 Data Types
The table below describes the data types used in the chemistry and geology file descriptions. In addition
to the types listed below, certain fields have single and double data types. The single data type stores
numbers from -3.402823 x 1038 to -1.401298 x 10"45 for negative values and from 1.401298 x 1045 to
3.402823 x 1038 for positive values, with a decimal precision of up to 7 digits. The double data type
stores numbers from -1.79769313486231 x 10308 to
-4.94065645841247 x 10"324 for negative values and from 1.79769313486231 x 10308 to
4.94065645841247 x 10~324 for positive values, with a decimal precision of up to 15 digits.
Table 2-11 Data type descriptions
Type
Description
Decimal
Precision
Comments
Integer
Stores numbers from -32,768 to 32,767 (no
fractions).
None
'Y' or TNT
Boolean field used to indicate yes or no to a
question. Enter either Y orN.
NA
Time
Time in 24-hr (military) HH:MM format. But
the seconds (-SS) has to be removed because
SQL checks for SMALLDATETIME
NA
Remove the seconds (-
ss)
Date
Date format is MM/DD/YYYY.
NA
Text
Stores characters and numbers.
NA
Length restrictions are
indicated in
parentheses.
2.15 Data Entry Tools Provided to Create the EDD Files
EDD files can be produced using any software with the capability to create text files. These files are
especially easy to create using spreadsheet or database software packages. However, if these are
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unavailable, the files can be created using a word processor or text editor. Table 2-12 provides
instructions for creating tab-delimited text files from some widely-used software packages.
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Table 2-12 Instructions for producing tab-delimited text files from some software packages
Package
Type
Instructions
Access
Database
1. Create tables using file structures in Sections 3 and 4.
2. After data are entered, close table.
3. Click on table name (under table tab) and then select
"File," "Save As," from the top menu. Save to an external
file or database. Change "Save as Type" to a text file.
Change the file extension from "txt" to "tab." Press OK.
This will start the export wizard.
4. In the export wizard, select "Delimited," then press the
"Next" button. Select "Tab" as the delimiter type and " as
the text qualifier. Press the "Next" button. Select a
destination and name for the file. Press the "Finish"
button.
Excel
Spreadsheet
1. Select "File," "Save As," from the top menu. Change
"Save as Type" to a "Text (Tab Delimited)" file. Press the
"Save" button.
Quattro® v8
Spreadsheet
1. Select "File," "Save As," from the top menu. Change the
"File Type" to "ASCII Text (Tab Delimited)." Press the
"Save Button."
Word
Word
Processor
[Note: A word processor is not the best tool for the job! A
large paper size will have to be selected to prevent wrapping
for most files. ] [wrapping?]
1. Enter data into a table in Word. Any text entered must be
contained within double quotes.
2. Select "Table," "Select Table," from the top menu. When
the table is highlighted, select "Table," "Convert to Text,"
"Separate Text with Tabs."
3. Select "File," "Save As," from the top menu. Change
"Save as Type" to "MS DOS Text (*.txt).
Excel (.csv)
Spreadsheet
1. Select "File," "Save As," from the top menu. Change
"Save as Type" to a "Comma Separated Value (CSV)"
file. Provide file name. Press the "Save" button.
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2.16 Using the Electronic Data Processor to Check EDD Formatting
The Electronic Data Processor (EDP) can be used by Data Providers to check EDD files prior to submittal
to EPA Region 2. The EDP is a no-cost application that performs a series of formatting checks on the
files and then identifies any records that have errors along with a description of the errors. This allows
the Data Provider to correct the errors before sending the files to EPA Region 2. EDD files that pass
through the EDP error-free should also result in error-free import at EPA Region 2.
EDP is currently available as a no-cost download from the EPA Region 2 website located at at
https://www.epa.gov/superfund/region-2-superfund-electronic-data-submission. Instructions on how to
install and use the EDP are also provided on the website.
2.17 Submitting Your EDD to EPA
It is preferred to submit by e-mail, e-mail submittals may be provided with cc: Remedial Project Manager
(RPM). Each EDD must be accompanied by a cover letter that specifies the name of the site, the contact
for any EDD technical questions regarding file names, any exceptions to the EDD format, any requests
for additional valid values, etc. Larger files should be zipped and renamed e.g. *.piz.
All electronic submittals should be sent to: Reqion2 EQUISedd@epa.qov and cc:ed RPM
If you cannot submit files electronically, contact the EDD coordinator.
There are three possible EDD submittal types: an original submittal, an error correction resubmittal, and
an update submittal. These three EDD types are described below.
¦ Original Submittal: An original EDD submittal contains data being submitted for the first time
to EPA Region 2. EPA Region 2 will process and check the EDD. If there are no errors in any of
the EDD files, EPA will import the data to the permanent database. EPA Region 2 can only
import and accept the EDD submittal if all files in the submittal are error-free. If any of the files
on the EDD contain errors, EPA will send the data provider a letter specifying the errors that
need to be corrected.
¦ Correction Resubmittal: In the case where an original EDD submittal contains errors, the
entire EDD submittal will be returned to the data provider along with an error report explaining
the problems identified. The data provider should then correct the errors, check the files again
with the EDP, and then resubmit the entire EDD. A response is required within 30 days. It is
important that the resubmitted EDD contain all of the files and the SAME FILE NAMES (i.e.,
use the same site name and submittal date in the file name as was used in the original submittal)
as those in the original submittal. Thus, the EDD resubmittal will be identical to the original
submittal in everyway except the errors are corrected.
¦ Update Submittal : This type of submittal updates data that has previously been accepted by
EPA Region 2. The files of an update submittal should follow the normal naming convention of
an EDD submittal and contain only data for the records being updated. For example, say a data
provider submits an EDD in 2001 that includes a location file (e.g.,
ABC20010121.EPAID.Location_v4.txt) that contains ten locations, and the EDD is accepted by
EPA Region 2 and loaded into the EPA database. If, in 2003, the site is resurveyed, and it is
discovered that three of the locations' coordinate information has changed due to increased
accuracy, a new location file containing data for only those three locations would need to be
submitted as an update submittal. The update submittal would be named using the current
submittal date of the update (e.g., ABC20031108.EPAID.Location_v4.txt). Note: All required
fields need to be populated for the three locations regardless of whether or not these fields were
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clearly indicated in the cover letter accompanying the updated EDD.
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2.18 Examples of Initial, Chemistry, and Field EDD Files
Examples of Initial, Chemistry and Field EDD files with the first few rows of the EDD populated with a typical data set are presented in Figures 2-
3, 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6. These examples were produced using Excel worksheets. To submit these files, the data provider would save the files as text
delimited files (txt) or comma separated files (csv), check the files using the EDP, and then send the error free files to Region 2. In order to fit the
examples on one page, not all of the fields (i.e., columns) were included for certain files (e.g., Site, Location, Chemistry Sample). The notation
"Additional. Fields " has been inserted where, for purposes of these examples, one or more fields have been omitted.. It should be noted that all
fields must appear in the EDD files you submit regardless of whether or not the field is populated (see Section 2.9 regarding reporting blanks, or
"null" values). Special cases discussed in previous sections of this manual, as well as more standard types of data, are illustrated below.
Figure 2-3. Example Initial EDD ready for conversion to text file
Site File:
site_code
facility_id
site_name
site_task_code
site_descl
site_desc2
contact_name
address 1
Additional
Fields
email_address
Example
NJD123456723
Example Site
John Smith
23 Main Street
abc(S?abd.com
Location Fi
e:
sys_l°c_c°de
Latitude
Longitude
surf_elev
elevu
nit
coord_sys_desc
observation
date
alt_x_coord
Alt_y coor
d
altcoordt
ype-code
altidenti
fier
MW01
44.24543
-73.445678
120.2
ft
LAT LONG
02/21/2017
440022.31
399612.23
SP
1
SB-01
44.24304
-73.470923
126.3
ft
LAT LONG
02/23/2017
442430.31
393574.22
SP
1
MW03
44.24700
-73.460123
130.1
ft
LAT LONG
02/22/2017
442470.22
399701.25
SP
1
MW04
44.24700
-73.460123
130.1
ft
LAT LONG
02/22/2017
442356.51
399701.48
SP
1
Sample File:
Figure 2-4. Example Chemistry EDD ready for conversion to text file
Additional
Fields
comment
sys_sample_
code
sample_
name
sample_
matrix code
sample_type_
code
sampleso
urce
parentsample
code
sampledelivery
group
sample_
date
sys_l°c_c°de
MW01040198
WG
N
Field
04/01/1998
12:00:00
MW01
MW02040198
WG
N
Field
04/01/1998
12:00:00
MW02
Additional
Fields
comment
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Test Result QC File:
sys_sample_
code
lab_anl_
method_
name
MW02040198
SW8240
MW02040198
SW8240
MW02040198
SW8240
Additional
Fields
total or
column
test
lab matrix
analysis
basis
dissolved
number
type
_code
location
T
Initial
WG
LB
Wet
T
Initial
WG
LB
Wet
T
Reanalysis
WG
LB
Wet
Additional
Fields
dilution_
factor
lab_
name_
code
qc_
level
lab_
sample
id
1.0
ABC
quant
LAB01
1.0
ABC
quant
LAB02
10.0
ABC
quant
LAB02R
Additional
Fields
Test Result QC (Continue):
casrn
chemical_
name
result_
value
result_
error_
delta
result_
type_
code
reportable
_result
detect_flag
lab_
qualifiers
Validate
d_yn
Method_det
ection_limit
reporting_
detection
limit
Quantitation
_limit
result_
units
71-43-2
BENZENE
12
TRG
Yes
Y
Y
10
ug/ml
108-88-3
TOLUENE
TRG
Yes
N
Y
10
ug/ml
1330-20-7
XYLENES
TRG
Yes
N
Y
10
ug/ml
result_
comment
Figure 2-5. Examples of QC data fields in a Chemistry EDD
QC fields in a normal field sample (i.e., sampletypecode = N, TB, etc.)
casrn
result_value
qcoriginal
_conc
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup_
spike_
added
qc_dup_
spike_
measured
qc_dup_
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
1.56
94-75-7
3.17
94-82-6
2.31
QC fields in a normal field sample with surrogates (i.e., sample type code = N, TB, etc.)
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The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file (TRS) for a normal field sample. Notice that QC fields are blank except in rows
related to surrogate samples. . Many data providers will only need to populate the recovery field data; the spike-added and spike-measured fields
will not be needed in most situations.
Casrn
result_value
result_unit
result_type_
code
qc_original_
cone
qc_spike_added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
93-76-5
1.56
mg/1
TRG
94-75-7
3.17
mg/1
TRG
PHEN2F
mg/1
SUR
12.5
12.9
103
QC fields in a laboratory method blank sample (i.e., sample type code = LB)
The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file for a laboratory method blank sample. Notice that all QC fields are blank.
casrn
result_
value
lab_
qualifier
qc_
original_
cone
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup_
spike_
added
qc_dup_
spike_
measured
qc_dup_
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
U
94-75-7
U
94-82-6
0.01
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QC fields in a matrix spike (i.e., sampletypecode = MS)
The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file for a matrix spike sample. Notice that all "dup" QC fields are blank and that the
result_value field is not needed. Also, the qc_rpd field would be blank for these rows. Many data providers will only need to populate the
calculated recovery fie
d (qc spike recovery).
casrn
result_
value
qc_
original_
cone
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
Qc_rpd
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup_
spike_
added
qc_dup_
spike_
measured
qc_dup_
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
1.56
4.18
5.36
90.9
94-75-7
3.17
4.18
7.15
95.2
94-82-6
2.31
4.22
5.66
79.3
QC fields in a matrix spike duplicate (i.e., sample type code = SDj
The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file for a matrix spike duplicate sample. Notice that all "dup" QC fields are filled in
and that the result_value field is not needed. Also, the qc_rpd field would be completed for these rows. Many data providers will only need to
casrn
result_
value
qc_
original_
cone
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
Qc_rpd
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup_
spike_
added
qc_dup_
spike_
measured
qc_dup_
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
10
1.56
4.23
5.70
97.8
94-75-7
12
3.17
4.23
7.62
105
94-82-6
15
2.31
4.13
5.33
73.1
QC fields in a matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate (i.e., sample type code = MSD)
The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file for a matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate considered as a single sample . (Note:
Matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate samples can be reported either this way or as two separate samples as shown above). Notice that all QC
fields are filled in and the result_value field is not needed. Also, the qc_rpd field would be completed for these rows. Many data providers will
only need to populate the calculated recovery fields (qc spike recovery and qc dup spike recovery).
cas_rn
result_
value
qc_
original_
cone
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
Qc_rpd
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup
spike_
added
qc_dup
spike_
measured
qc_dup
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
1.56
4.18
5.36
90.9
7
1.56
4.23
5.70
97.8
94-75-7
3.17
4.18
7.15
95.2
10
3.17
4.23
7.62
105
94-82-6
2.31
4.22
5.66
79.3
8
2.31
4.13
5.33
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QC fields in a LCS (i.e., laboratory control sample, blank spike, sampletypecode = BS)
The following table shows some of the fields in the test/result file for an LCS sample. The qc_rpd field would be blank for these rows. Many data
providers will only need to populate the calculated recovery field (qc spike recovery). LCS duplicate samples (i.e., sample type code = BD)
and LCS/LCSD samples
i.e., sample type code =
BSD) follow the patterns similar to the SD and MSD samples described above.
casrn
result
_value
qc_original
_conc
qc_spike_
added
qc_spike_
measured
qc_spike_
recovery
qc_dup_
original_
cone
qc_dup_
spike_
added
qc_dup_
spike_
measured
qc_dup_
spike_
recovery
93-76-5
5.00
5.26
105
94-75-7
1.00
1.02
102
94-82-6
12.5
12.9
103
Figure 2-6. Example Field EDD ready for conversion to text file
Drill Activity File:
sys_l°c_c°de
drill_event
start_depth
end_depth
drill_date
diameter
W-4A
la
40
80
07/12/2017
8
W-6B
2c
45
110
07/14/2017
8
Additional
Fields
purpose
Advanced well additional 40 feet to reach lower aquifer
Advanced well 55 feet to reach bedrock.
Lithology File:
sys_loc_
code
start_
depth
material_
type
geo_unit_l
W-1A
0
CL
Glacial
W-1A
10
SW
Outwash
W-1A
23
SP
Outwash
W-2A
0
ML
Alluvial
Remark 1
grayish brown clay, trace fine sand, med strength, med plastic, rapid dilatancy ,some brick
fragments
med dense, 50% fine to coarse brown sand, 30% gravel, dry, trace clay
dense, 70% coarse brown sand, 20% gravel, poorly graded, rounded, moist
Dark brown silt with little fine sand, low strength, nonplastic, rapid dilatancy
Additional
Fields
odor
Well File:
sys_l°c_c°de
W-1A
W-2A
Additional
Fields
top_casing_elev
datum_value
datum_unit
datum_desc
122.0
122.0
ft
top of casing of well
122.3
122.3
ft
top of casing of well
Additional
Fields
geologic_unit_
code
remark
outwash
alluvial
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Well Construction File
sys_l°c_c°de
segment_type
material_type_code
start_depth
end_depth
depth_unit
inside_diameter
W-1A
surface plug
concrete
0
1.5
ft
4.5
W-1A
annular backfill
neat cement grout
1.5
8
ft
2.375
W-1A
annular Seal
Bentonite pellets
8
8
ft
2.375
W-1A
Filter Pack
sand pack
8
23.1
ft
2.375
W-1A
Protective Casing
steel
-2.2
3.2
ft
4
W-1A
Casing
stainless steel 304
-2.1
24
ft
2
W-1A
Screen
stainless steel 304
24
29
ft
2
W-2A
protective casing
steel
-2.0
3.0
ft
2
W-2A
surface plug
concrete
0
1.5
ft
4.5
W-2A
annular backfill
neat cement grout
1.5
10
ft
2.375
Additional
Fields
remark
Geology Sam
pie File:
sys_l°c_c°de
Geo_sample_code
sample_name
sample_top
samplejbottom
sample_date
Additional
Fields
sample_method
material_type
Additional
Fields
organiccarbon
units
W-1A
ABCD-1
4
6
04/23/2017
00:00:00
split spoon
SW
W-1A
ABCD-2
14
16
04/23/2017
00:00:00
split spoon
sw
W-2A
DEFG-1
5
7
04/24/2017
split spoon
SP
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Water Table File:
sys_l°c_c°de
Type
sequence
Depth
flowing_yn
measurement_method
capped_pressure
cappedpressure
unit
MW01
Unconfmed
stable
21.2
y
electric sensor
MW02
Unconfmed
stable
21.0
y
electric sensor
Additional
Fields
temperature
unit
Downhole Point File:
sys_l°c_c°de
Depth
param
param_value
MW01
10.8
Tip Stress
612
MW01
11.2
Tip Stress
624
MW01
10.8
Sleeve Stress
6.1
MW01
11.2
Sleeve stress
5.8
MW02
9.5
Resistivity
510
MW02
10.1
Resistivity
521
MW02
11.0
Resistivity
489
Water Level File:
sys_l°c_c°de
measurement
date
historical_ref_elev
water_level_depth
w ater_level_elev
corrected_elev
MW01
05/10/2017
13:10:00
31.1
89.1
MW02
05/10/2017
13:45:00
34.1
89.0
Additional
Fields
remark
Extraction
njection Wells
sysjoe
_code
Start_
measurement
date
end measure
date
avg pump rate
pumprateunit
EX-01
05/12/2017 11:23:00
06/12/2017
11:30:00
2.5
mgd
EX-02
11/12/2017 12:00:00
12/12/2017
13:10:00
1.75
mgd
Additional
Fields
remark
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3. FORMATS FOR INITIAL FILES
This section contains information regarding the base map and the two files included in the initial EDD.
These files need to be submitted prior to, or in conjunction with, the first Chemistry EDD or Geology
EDD submittals These files only need to be submitted once unless information in the files changes or
additional information, such a new sampling location, needs to be added. Columns marked "Required"
must be reported for each row in the file. If these fields are not reported, errors will be identified in the
EDD and the EDD will need to be resubmitted. Columns marked "If available" should also be reported if
possible.
3.1 Site Base Maps in the file section
Site base maps can be submitted in CAD files in a DXF interchange format, or drawing (.dwg) file, or
Shapfiles generated from ArcGIS. The maps should include all well locations, waste management units,
landfills, buildings, and roads. Do not include any groundwater contours, contaminant contours, or
other temporal type information. If the CAD file is available in real world locational coordinates,
provide the coordinates along with a brief text description of the type of projection and datum used.
(Note: UTM NAD 83 is the data type preferred by EPA Region 2). Also include text descriptions of the
units and scale of the base map. The site base map file should be named according to the following
example:
SiteName.DXF (or dwg, or shape files)
The file section allows you to load supplementary information into EQuIS, such as Map, drawing files.
Table 3-1 Files
Pos#
Column Name
Data type
Required
Description
Valid Values In
Appendix
1
File name
Text (255)
Yes
Name of the file
No
2
Filetype
Text (20)
Yes
Type of the file
No
3
Filedate
Date time
If available
Date of the file
No
4
Title
Text (255)
If available
Title of the file
No
5
Author
Text (255)
If available
Author of the file
No
6
Confidential _yn
Text (1)
If available
Whether or not the file is
confidential
No
7
Remark
Text (255)
If available
Remark for the file
No
8
Placetype
Text (50)
If available
Type of the place tis file
is associated with
No
9
Placecode
Text (50)
If available
Code/identifier of the
place this file is associate
with
No
10
Placesubcode
Text (50)
If available
Subcode/ identifier of the
place this file is
associated with
No
11
Content
Content of the file
No
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3.2. Data Provider
The Data Provider EDD file provides general information about the data provider who is the contact for
the data on the site.
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.DataProvider_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 3-2 Data Provider File Structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
DataProvider
Code
Text (20)
Required
Data Provider company code
A-23
2
DataProvider
Text (70)
Required
This is the name of the company who is
responsible for providing the site data.
A-23
3
DataContact
Name
Text (50)
Required
This is the name of the contact person
who is responsible for providing the site
data.
No
4
DataContact
Addressl
Text (40)
Required
Data Provider address 1
No
5
DataContact
Address2
Text (40)
If available
Data Provider address 2
No
6
DataContact
City
Text (30)
Required
Data Provider city
No
7
DataContact
State
Text (2)
Required
Contact state
No
8
DataContactzi
pcode
Text (30)
Required
Contact zip
No
9
DataContact
country
Text (50)
Required
Data Provider Country
No
10
DataContact
Phone
Text (20)
Required
Contact phone number
No
11
DataContact
email
Text (100)
Required
Contact email address
No
3.3 SITE EDD File
The SITE EDD file provides general information about a site and provides the name, e-mail address, and
other contact information for the main EDD data contact for the site. The SITE file is a required part of
any initial EDD submittal. An example of a Site file is provided in Figure 2-3, section 2.17. NOTE: If
the SITE EDD file was previously submitted, including as part of a "Historic Data EDD", as described in
the Region 2 "EDD Manual for Historical Data", you DO NOT need to resubmit the file again.
Each SITE file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Site_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 3-3 SITE data file structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
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Table 3-3 SITE data file structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sitecode
Text (20)
Required
Code indicating the site operable unit
for which the data is collected, or
area of concern (AOC). Typically,
the code is "01" unless there is a
second or third operable unit at
facility. Codes of "02" and "03"
should be used for second and third
operable units, respectively. Contact
the EPA RPM if unsure of proper
code.
No
2
ProgramCode
Text (20)
If available
This is equivalent to the EPA
CERCLIS ID number, or SRPID or
other state program code.
Table A-22
3
site name
Text (60)
Required
Name of site
Table A-22
4
sitetaskcode
Text (20)
If available
Code used to identify the task under
which the site or area is investigated.
This field is for informational
purposes only. Field samples are
formally associated with task codes.
No
5
site descl
Text (255)
If available
General description of the site.
No
6
site_desc2
Text (255)
If available
Additional description of site, if
necessary.
No
7
contactname
Text (50)
Required
Name of person to contact if EPA
Region 2 has any questions about the
EDD.
No
8
addressl
Text (40)
Required
Site address, part one.
No
9
address2
Text (40)
If available
Site address, part two. Default to null
if information is not needed
No
10
City
Text (30)
Required
Site city.
No
11
State
Text (2)
Required
Site state.
No
12
Zipcode
Text (10)
Required
Site zip code.
No
13
phone number
Text (30)
Required
Site contact phone number.
No
14
alt_phone_number
Text (30)
If available
Alternate phone number for site
contact. Default to null where the
data are not available.
No
15
faxnumber
Text (30)
If available
Fax number of site contact. Default
to null where the data is not
available.
No
16
email address
Text (100)
Required
Site contact e-mail address.
No
3.4 Location EDD File
The primary purpose of the Location EDD file is to define the sampling locations for a site. Each EPA ID
must have a center point identified. The location section will be used to enter the center point. This file
is referred to as one of the Initial EDD files because it needs to be submitted ~ and error-free ~ before
EDD files that contain chemistry and geology data can be used. Each row of the Location file contains
the definition of a unique sampling location. Do not create any records (i.e., rows) for any samples not
associated with a specific sampling location, such as field blanks and trip blanks. In the case of multiple
wells located in one borehole, each well in the borehole must have a unique sampling location identifier
(sys_loc_code).
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Each sampling location should only be reported once for a site. The only time data a previously reported
location should be resubmitted is if some information about the location changes, such as when a location
is resurveyed after settling has occurred or after a resurvey using an instrument or methodology with
higher accuracy. When resubmitting changes to the Location file, the file should contain rows pertaining
to the affected locations only. As in a typical EDD submittal, all "required" fields should be populated
when updating data. Changes in the resubmittal should be described in the cover letter accompanying the
EDD, and the EPA RPM should receive a copy of the letter or should be otherwise notified. See section
2.16 "Submitting Your EDD to EPA" for more information regarding submitting updated data files.
The data structure of the LOCATION EDD file includes fields (Table 3-2 below) to collect data
requirements of EPA's Locational Data Policy (LDP). LDP requires geographic coordinates and
associated method, accuracy, and description (MAD) codes for all environmental measurements collected
by EPA employees, contractors, and grantees. A key premise of the LDP policy is that secondary use of
these data in geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical mapping programs are significant to the
overall mission of the Agency. To facilitate the integration of data, EPA has established the LDP to
standardize the coding of geologic coordinates and associated attributes. Therefore, in addition to location
coordinates being reported in UTM meters, Region 2 requests that coordinates be reported in latitude and
longitude, along with associated attributes, if the data is available. An example of a Location file is
provided in Figure 2-3, section 2.17.
Each Location file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Location_v4.txt (or .csv)
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Table 3-4 Location Data File Structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
Data Provider
Text (20)
Required
Data Prodiver company code
A-23
2
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Location ID, such as MW-01,
A24, SW12, or SB-2S, for all
samples collected, including
groundwater samples,
hydropunch samples, surface
water/sediment samples, and soil
samples. For facility center
point, sys loc code = "FAC
CENTER POINT"
No
3
Latitude
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Latitude of sampling location in
decimal degrees (dd.xxxxxx).
Please provide 6 decimal digits.
This field accepts "zero" (0)s if
the loc type = "Drum",
"WSTAP", "SEISMIC", "WI",
"REMEDIATION' and
"LANDFILL"
No
4
Longitude
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Longitude of sampling location
in decimal degrees. Must be
negative for western hemisphere
(-ddd.xxxxxx). Please provide 6
decimal digits. This field
accepts "zero" (0)s if the
loc type = "Drum", "WSTAP",
"SEISMIC", "WI",
"REMEDIATION' and
"LANDFILL"
No
5
surfelev
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Elevation of the ground surface,
or if location is for surface water
samples, water surface elevation.
For water surface elevation, use
the average annual elevation.
Note: Subsequent water surface
elevations should be obtained
during the surface water
sampling period and reported in
the Water Level EDD file (see
sections 4.2 and 4.4).
No
6
elevunit
Text (2)
Required
Unit of measurement for
elevations.
Units must be
inft/m
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
7
coordsysdesc
Text (20)
Required
Sampling location coordinate
system description. Must be in
decimal degrees, Latitude and
Longitude.
Use the value 'LAT LONG'
No
8
observationdate
DateTime
If available
Date observation or site survey
was made.
No
9
altxcoord
Text (20)
If available
X_ state plane or UTM NAD83
coordinate
No
10
altycoord
Text (20)
If available
Y_ state plane or UTM NAD83
coordinate
No
11
altcoordtypecode
Text (20)
If available
Use State Plane or UTM
NAD83. Code for the
coordinate type used for altx
and alt_y.
Values are:
'UTM ZONE 17',
'UTM ZONE 18',
'SP'
No
12
altldentifier
Text (20)
It is required
when
"altxcoord"
and
"altycoord"
are populated
For use by EPA Region 2. This
field is associated with the alt x
and alt_y . Use the value
'PRIMARY'
No
13
horzcollectmethodc
ode
Text (3)
required
Method used to determine the
latitude/longitude measurements.
Horizontal Collection Method.
Table A-3
14
horzaccuracyvalue
Text (20)
required
Accuracy range (+/-) of the
latitude and longitude. Only the
least accurate measurement
should be reported, regardless if
it is for latitude or longitude.
No
15
horzaccuracyunit
Text (15)
required
Unit of the horizontal accuracy
value.
Table A-4.
Enumeration
list contains
the codes and
description
16
horzdatumcode
Text (3)
required
Reference datum of the latitude
and longitude..
Table A-5
17
elevcollectmethodc
ode
Text (3)
required
Method used to determine the
ground elevation of the sampling
location.
Table A-6
18
elevaccuracyvalue
Text (20)
Not required
Accuracy range (+/-) of the
elevation measurement.
19
elevaccuracyunit
Text (15)
If available
Unit of the elevation accuracy
value.
Table A-18.
Enumberation
list contains
the codes and
description.
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Table 3-4 Location Data File Structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
20
elevdatumcode
Text (3)
If available
Reference datum for the
elevation measurement
Table A-7
21
sourcescale
Text (2)
Conditional
Required
Scale of source used to
determine the latitude and
longitude..
*required if horizontal
Collection Method is prompted.
Table A-8
22
subcontractornameco
de
Text (20)
If available
Code used to distinguish
subcontractor name.
Table A-23
23
verificationcode
Text (1)
Reserved for
future use
This field is only to be used by
EPA Region 2 personnel. Please
leave blank.
No
24
reference_point
Text (3)
Not required
Describes the place at which
coordinates were established.
Use codes from Table A-2 in the
Appendix.
Tabel A-2.
Enumeration
list is
available in
this field.
25
geometrictypecode
Text (20)
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave blank.
Value: 'POINT'
No'
26
Rank
Numeric
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave blank.
No
27
loc name
Text (40)
If available
Sampling location name.
No
28
loc desc
Text (255)
If available
Sampling location description.
No
29
loctype
Text (20)
Required
Description of sampling type,
such as direct push, extraction
well, or sediment. Use
"CENTROID" to identify
facility center point. Use codes
from Table A-9 in the Appendix.
Table A-9
30
loc purpose
Text (20)
If available
Sampling location purpose.
No
31
sitecode
Text (20)
Required
Unique code for site or area.
Must match site code field from
Table 3-1: Site File Data
Structure.
Table 3-1
32
within_facility_yn
Text (1)
Required
Indicates whether this sampling
location is within facility
boundaries, "Y" for yes or "N"
for no.
Y = Yes
N=No
33
loccountycode
Text (20)
Use the 3
digits FIPS
county code
Location county code; controlled
vocabulary using FIPS (Federal
Information Processing
Standard) codes. FIPS codes
can be found via the internet at
https://www. eoa.gov/enviro/
state-fips-code-listing
No
34
loc district code
Text (3)
If available
Use the EPA region code '002'
No
35
locstatecode
Text (2)
If available
Location state code; controlled
vocabulary using FIPS codes.
No
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
36
loc_major_basin
Text (8)
If available
Location major basin; controlled
vocabulary using HUC
(hydrologic unit codes
Table A-21
37
loc_minor_basin
Text (20)
If available
Location minor basin; controlled
vocabulary using HUC codes.
Any digits after the 8th (first 8
are reported in locmajorbasin)
should be reported here.
No
38
Remarks
Text (255)
Required when
Latitude and
Longitue are
zeros
(0000 )and
loc type does
not equal to
any of the
indicated
location types
that allow
zeros.
Location specific comment.
No
39
total depth
Number
Required when
Total depth below ground
No
w/decimal
the location
surface of boring, in feet.
precision
up to 15
type (loc type)
is MW,
EXWELL,
RW, SVE,
BORING/WE
LL, IW, OB,
SVM,
DIRPUSH, PZ
40
depthtobedrock
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Depth below ground surface of
bedrock in feet.
No
41
depth to topofscreen
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Depth in feet below ground
surface to the top of the well
screen. This information is
required to obtain the vertical
location from which the
groundwater sample was taken.
Leave null if well is not at this
location.
No
42
depthtobottomofsc
reen
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Depth in feet below ground
surface to bottom of well screen.
This information is required to
obtain the vertical location from
which the groundwater sample
was taken.
Leave null if well is not at this
location.
No
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
43
topcasingelev
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Elevation of the top of casing in
feet.
Leave null if well is not at this
location.
No
44
datumvalue
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave null.
No
45
datumunit
Text (15)
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave null.
Table A-18
46
steporlinear
Text (6)
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave null.
Value: 'Step', 'Linear'
No
47
datumcollectmethod
code
Text (2)
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave null.
No
48
datumdesc
Text (70)
Reserved for
future use
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. Please leave null.
No
49
Datumstartdate
DateTime
Required when
the
datum value is
entered
This field is for by EPA Region
2 future use. If the datum unit
is populated, this value has to be
populated.
No
50
Streammile
Numeric
No
This indicates where the river or
stream (stream code) the station
exists
No
51
Streamcode
Text (30)
No
This indicates the river or stream
in which the station exists.
Steammile indicateds where in
the river/ stream the stations
exists.
No
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4. FORMATS FOR CHEMISTRY FILES
This section contains tables that define the file structures for the Chemistry EDD. The file structures
include chemistry sample, sample parameter, test/result QC, and Batch file. Please notice that some
columns are labeled as "Reserved for future use." These columns should simply be reported as null
values and are only needed to comply with standard EQuIS® reporting formats. Columns marked
"Required" must be reported for each row. If an EDD is submitted with one or more "Required" fields
not filled in, EPA will not be able to load the EDD into its database, and the EDD will have to be returned
to the data provider for correction(s). Columns marked "If available" should be filled in if at all possible.
4.1 Chemistry Sample EDD File
The Chemistry Sample EDD file contains data for samples collected at a site and location. The unique
identifier for each sample is recorded in the sys_sample_code. For trip blank samples, please record the
sys sample code as "TB" plus the date on which the sample was collected in MMDDYY format. For
example, a trip blank collected on April 5, 2017 would have a sys_sample_code of TB040500. A
sys sample code of 'Trip Blank" is unacceptable because it cannot be distinguished from another trip
blank labeled the same way. For samples that are not associated with a specific sampling location, such
as trip blanks or field blanks, leave the sys_loc_code field (field 10) null. For surface water samples,
record the sample depths, start_depth (field 11) and end_depth (field 12), as depth below the water
surface elevation. The water surface elevation at the time of the sampling should be recorded in the
Water Level file (see Section 4.3). An example of a Chemistry Sample file is provided in Figure 2-4,
section 2.17.
Each Chemistry Sample file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Sample_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 4-1 Chemistry sample file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
Data provider
Text (20)
Required
Date provider company code
A-23
2
syssamplecode
Text (40)
Required
Unique sample identifier. Each sample at a
facility must have a unique value, including
spikes and duplicates. You have
considerable flexibility in the methods used
to derive and assign unique sample
identifiers; however, uniqueness throughout
the database is required.
No
3
samplename
Text (30)
If available
Additional sample identification
information as necessary. Is not required to
be unique (i.e., duplicates are OK). Can be
the same value as in the sys sample code
field.
No
4
sample matrix code
Text (3)
Required
Code that identifies the matrix being
Table A-l
sampled, such as soil, groundwater, or
sediment. This field is restricted when the
Sample matrix code = AO or AI, they
need to be entered in the VI Sample v4
section. For valid values, see Table A-l in
the Appendix.
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Table 4-1 Chemistry sample file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
5
sample type code
Text (4)
Required
Code that distinguishes between different
Table A-12
types of samples, such as normal field
samples versus laboratory method blank
samples. If Sampletypecode = N, then
samplematrixcode cannot have the
rt matrix.matrix class equal to NULL or
LAB. If SAMPLE TYPE CODE = TB,
EB, RB then sysloccode cannot be
populated.
For valid values see Table A-12 in the
Appendix.
6
samplesource
Text (10)
Required
Identifies where the sample originated. Use
either "Field" or "Lab". Use "Field" for all
samples originating from the field and use
"Lab" if sample originated from the
laboratory.
If sample source = FIELD, then
sample type code should have the
rt sample type.type class should equal FQ
or NF).
If sample source = LAB, then the
Sample type code should have the
rt sample type.type class should equal LQ.
Field
Lab
7
parentsamplecode
Text (40)
Required for
field
duplicate
samples
Unique identifier of the original sample
from which the current sample was derived,
i.e. the "parent" sample. Required for
samples with a sample type code of "BD",
"FD", "FR", "FS", "LR", "MS", "MSD" or
"SD."
No
8
sample_delivery_
group
Text (10)
If available
EPA and most EPA Region 2 data providers
are accustomed to using the Contract
Laboratory Program (CLP) document
definition of the sample delivery group
(SDG). However, the CLP definition of an
SDG relates to a lab payment group which
is not what is being asked for in this field.
For the purposes of this field in this EDD,
the value entered should correspond more to
the "sampling event/ matrix" with which the
sample is associated. For example, the
SDG for ground water samples should be
different from that for surface water
samples. This will prevent flags associated
with surface water matrix effects from
being propagated to ground water results
No
9
sample date
SMALLD
Required
Date sample was collected in
MM/DD/YYYY
ATETIM
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format. NOTED
HH:MM format.
E
that the seconds (-SS) should be removed
because the system checks for "Small date
time" which lias no seconds in the time.
You can put :00 for the seconds.
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Table 4-1 Chemistry sample file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
10
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required*
Sample collection location. Must be a valid
code for the facility and must match one of
the reported values in the sys loc code
field of the location EDD file (Table 3-2)
submitted in the current or previous EDD.
* Field should be null if sample is not
associated with a specific location, such as
QC samples (e.g., field blank, trip blank)
and this code cannot be the same as
sys sample code
No
11
startdepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
when
Sampleinat
rix code =
'SO' or
"WG" and
sampletype
code = 'N'
or 'FD\
Beginning depth (top) of sample in feet
below ground surface for Soil or
Groundwater sample. Only use for
groundwater samples if discrete samples are
taken at different depth elevations from a
single well, i.e. multiple well packer
samples.
No
12
enddepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
when
Sampleinat
rix code =
'SO' or
"WG" and
sampletype
code = 'N'
or 'FD'
Ending depth (bottom) of sample in feet
below ground surface for Soil or
Groundwater sample. Only use for
groundwater samples if discrete samples are
taken at different depth elevations from a
single well, i.e. multiple well packer
samples.
No
13
depthunit
Text (15)
Required
when
startdepth
or
end depth is
populated.
Unit of measurement for the sample
beginning and end depths. For valid values,
see Table A-18 in the Appendix.
Table A-18
14
chainofcustody
Text (40)
If available
Chain of custody identifier. A single sample
may be assigned to only one chain of
custody.
No
15
sent to lab date
SmallDate
If available
Date sample was sent to lab in
No
Time
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format.
16
sample receipt date
SmallDate
If available
Date that sample was received at laboratory
No
Time
in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format.
17
sampler
Text (30)
If available
Name or initials of sampler.
No
18
samplingcompanyc
ode
Text (20)
Required
Name or initials of consulting company
performing sampling. (This field does not
have a controlled vocabulary, i.e., there is
no table of valid values for this field.)
No
19
samplingreason
Text (30)
Reserved for
future use
Reason for Sampling
No
20
sampling technique
Text (40)
If available
This field is required if Sample source =
No
Field
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
21
taskcode
Text (20)
If available
Code used to associate individual samples
to a specific sampling event. The format for
this field is XX-P#-, where XX is the type
of task required (PR = Pre Remedial, RI =
Remedial Investigation, FS = Feasibility
Study, PD = Pre-Design, RD = Remedial
Design, RA = Remedial Construction, PC =
Post Construction, RM = Removal Action,
BD = Before Dredge, AD = After Dredge,
BR = Brown Fields, SP = Special Project);
P# is the phase; For example, if sampling
was performed for a Phase 1 Post
Construction site, the task code would be
PC-PI
No
22
collectionquarter
Text (5)
Reserved for
future use
Report as null.
No
23
composite_yn
Text (1)
Required
Is sample a composite sample? Enter "Y"
for yes or "N" for no.
Y= Yes
N=No
24
compositedesc
Text (255)
If available
Description of composite sample. If sample
is not a composite, leave this field null.
No
25
sampleclass
Text (10)
Reserved for
future use
Report as null.
No
26
customfieldl
Text (20)
Reserved for
futurn use
Report as null.
No
27
custom_field_2
Text (50)
Reserved for
future use
Report as null.
No
28
custom_field_3
Text (50)
Reserved for
future use
Report as null.
No
29
comment
Text (255)
If available
Any comments regarding the sample.
No
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4.2 Chemistry Sample Parameter EDD Files
The Chemistry Sample Parameter (SampleParameter) EDD files contain data relating data associated with
a sample sent to a lab. Please note: sys_sample_code in this section has to be existed in the Sample_v4
section, otherwise; an "Orphan Row" error will display.
Each Sample Parameter EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.SampleParameter_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 4-2 Chemistry Sample Parameter file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
syssamplecode
Text (40)
Required
Sample identifier of the sample that was
tested and analyzed. Must match one of
the reported values in the
sys sample code field of the Sample_v4
file submitted in the current or previous
EDD.
2
Paramcode
Text (20)
Required
Uique code for sample parameter type.
Values:
'CPEST', 'Metals', 'VOCs'
3
Measurementdate
SmallDat
eTime
Required
Date of sample parameter measurement in
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format.
4
Paramunit
Text (15)
If available
Unit of measurement for subsample
amount.
Table A-18
5
Paramvalue
Text
(255)
Sample parameter value.
No
6
Measurement method
Text (20)
Measurement method
7
Remark
Text
(2017)
Parameter measurement specific
comment.
4.3 Chemistry Test/Result with QC Data EDD File
The Chemistry test/results with QC (TRSQC) EDD file contains data from analytical tests performed on
samples along with quality control data.
Each Chemistry test/results with QC EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
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SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.TestResultQC_v4.txt (or .csv)
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
syssamplecode
Text
(40)
Required
Sample identifier of the sample that
was tested and analyzed. Must match
one of the reported values in the
sys sample code field of the
Sample_v4 file submitted in the current
or previous EDD.
2
lab_anl_method_
name
Text
(35)
Required
Laboratory analytical method name or
description. For acceptable valid
values. Default to "Unknown" if data
is unavailable.
Table A-16
3
analysisdate
SmallDa
teTime
Required
Date of sample analysis in
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format. May
refer to either beginning or end of the
analysis. For measurements taken in
the field (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen),
use the same date as sample date.
NOTED that the seconds (-SS) should
be removed because the system checks
for "Small date time" which has no
seconds in the time. You can put :00
for the seconds.
4
Fraction
Text (4)
Required
Must be either 'D' for dissolved or
filtered [metal] concentration, or T
for everything else. If fraction =
'TCLP', then leachate_method and
leachate_date is required.
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5
columnnumber
Text (2)
Required
Column number, if null, "NA" will be
placed in this field
No
6
testtype
Text
(10)
Required
Type of test.
A-25
7
labmatrixcode
Text (3)
Two situations to
determine this is a
required field:
1. When
analysislocaiton is
"FI", this field is
not a required field.
2. When
Code that identifies the matrix, such as
soil, groundwater, and sediment.
The matrix of the sample when it is
analyzed may be different from the
matrix of the sample when it is
collected (e.g. leachates), so this field
is available at both the sample and test
level.
Table A-l
analysislocation is
not "FI", then this
field is required.
If lab matrix code = AO or AI, then
throw an error "SVI data should be
entered in the VI_TestResultsQC_v4
section."
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
8
analysislocation
Text (2)
Required
Must be either "FI" for field instrument
or probe (i.e, "in the field"
measurements such as pH, temperature,
conductivity, and dissolved oxygen),
"FL" for mobile field laboratory
analysis, or "LB" for an analysis done
at a fixed-based laboratory.
FI = Field
Instrument
FL = Mobile
Field lab
LB = Fixed
based lab
9
Basis
Text
(10)
Required
Must be either "Wet" for wet-weight
basis reporting, "Dry" for dry-weight
basis reporting, or "NA" for tests for
which this distinction is not applicable.
EPA prefers that results are reported on
the basis of dry weight where
applicable.
Wet= wet-
weight
Dry= dry
weight
N/A = not
applicable
10
containerid
Text
(30)
Reserved for future
use
Report as null.
No
11
dilution factor
Text (4)
Required
Effective test dilution factor.
No
12
prepmethod
Text
(35)
If available
Laboratory sample preparation method
name or description. Must use valid
value from Table A-14 in the
Appendix.
Table A-14
13
prepdate
DateTim
e
If available
Beginning date of sample preparation.
MM/DD/YYY
Y HH:MM
format
14
leachatemethod
Text
(15)
Required if leached
Laboratory leachate generation method
name or description. The method name
should be sufficient to reflect the
operation methodology used by the
laboratory (see analysis method
discussion).
No
15
leachatedate
DateTim
e
Required if leached
Beginning date of leachate preparation
MM/DD/YYY
YHH:MM
format
16
labnamecode
Text
(20)
Two situations to
determine this is a
required field:
1. When
analysislocation is
"FI", this field is
not a required field.
2. When
analysis location is
not "FI", then this
field is required.
Unique identifier of the laboratory as
defined by the EPA. Controlled
vocabulary; see the lab valid value
table in appendix.
Table A-17
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
17
qclevel
Text
(10)
Two situations to
determine this is a
required field:
1. When
analysislocaiton is
"FI", this field is
not a required field.
2. When
analysislocation is
not "FI", then this
field is required.
May be either "screen" for screening
data or "quant" For quantitative data.
Default value is "quant."
Screen =
screening
Quant =
quantitative
18
labsampleid
Text
(40)
Two situations to
determine this is a
required field:
1. When
analysis locaiton is
"FI", this field is
not a required field.
2. When
analysis location is
not "FI", then this
field is required.
Laboratory LIMS sample identifier. If
necessary, a field sample may have
more than one LIMS lab sample id
(maximum one per each test event).
No
19
percentmoisture
Text (5)
If available
Percent moisture of the sample portion
used in this test; this value may vary
from test to test for any sample.
Numeric format is "NN.MM," i.e.,
70.1% could be reported as "70.1" but
not as "70.1%."
No
20
subsampleamount
Text
(14)
If available
Amount of sample used for test.
No
21
subsampleamountunit
Text
(15)
If available
Unit of measurement for subsample
amount. Must use valid value from
Table A-18 in the Appendix.
Table A-18
22
analystname
Text
(30)
Reserved for future
use
Report as null.
No
23
instrumentid
Text
(50)
Reserved for future
use
Report as null.
No
24
Comment
Text
(255)
If available
Comments about the test, if necessary.
No
25
Preservative
Text
(20)
If available
Sample preservative used.
Table A-27
26
finalvolume
Numeric
If available
The final volume of the sample after
sample preparation. Include all dilution
factors.
No
27
finalvolumeunit
Text
(15)
If available
The unit of measure that corresponds to
the final amount.
Table A-18
28
casrn
Text
(15)
Required
Analyte code..
Table A-15
29
chemicalname
Text
(75)
Required
Chemical name.
Table A-15
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
30
Resultvalue
Numeric
Required *
Analytical result reported at an
appropriate number of significant
digits. May be blank for non-detect
results.
* Required if detect flag = "Y" and
result type code is "TRG" or "TIC".
No
31
Resultunit
Text
(15)
Required if
result value is
populated
Units of measurement for the result.
Must use valid values from Table A-18
in the Appendix.
Table A-18
32
Resulterrordelta
Text
(20)
If available
Error range applicable to the result
value; typically used only for
radiochemistry results.
No
33
Resulttypecode
Text
(10)
Required
Must be either "TRG" for a target or
regular result, "TIC" for a tentatively
identified compound, "SUR" for
surrogates, "IS" for internal standards,
or "SC" for spiked compounds. Use
"TRG" for measurements taken from
the field (e.g., pH, dissolved oxygen).
'CAL' for calculated pore water
concentrations.
Table A-11
34
reportableresult
Text
(10)
Required
Must be either "Yes" for results that are
considered to be reportable, or "No" for
other results. This field has many
purposes. For example, it can be used
to distinguish between multiple results
where a sample is retested after
dilution. It can also be used to indicate
which of the first or second column
result should be considered primary.
The proper value of this field in both of
these two examples should be provided
by the laboratory. New condition:
Samples with more than one result with
the same CAS RN and the same
Method cannot have Reportable result
= Yes
Yes
No
Y
N
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
35
detect flag
Text (2)
Required
Maybe either "Y" for detected analytes
Y= detected
or "N" for non-detects. "Y" should be
used for detected target compounds and
N = non-
detects
TICs only (i.e. result type code is
"TRG" or "TIC").
Also use "Y" for estimated (above
detection limit but below the
quantitation limit) or ">" and "<" for
tests such as flash point. Note that "<"
must not be used to indicate non-
detects.
If detect flag = Y, interpreted qualifier
= 'U', then one of the radiological fields
must be populated
(minimum detectable cone,
counting error, uncertainty,
critical value). Else throw an error on
interpreted qualifier that "Detectable
results should not contain a "U"
interpreted qualifier, unless reporting
Radiation data. For Radiation data, one
of the following fields must be
populated minimumdetectableconc,
counting error, uncertainty,
criticalvalue.")
37
Labqualifiers
Text
(10)
If available
Qualifier flags assigned by the
laboratory.
No
38
validatorqualifiers
Text
(10)
If available
Qualifier flags assigned by the person
who validates the laboratory data.
No
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
39
Interpretedqualifiers
Text
(10)
If available/
Required
Interpreted qualifier flag assigned by
the validator. When the validated_yn =
N (no, meaning the data is not validated
by validator), the interpret qualifier is
required if labqualifier or validator
qualifier are populated. If the
validated_yn = Y (yes, meaning the
data has been validated and the
validator agreed witht eh lab qualifier),
then they should populate the
validatorqualifier and the
interpretedqualifier. If the
validated_yn = Y (yes, but the validator
does not agree with the lab qualifier),
then the validator will leave the
qualifier NULL and the final qualifier
is also NULL. When populating th e
interpreted qualifier, please use the
qualifier in the Valid Value in A-10
with the description that can closely
match with the lab qualifier. EPAR
region 2 is not going to add any more
qualifiers.
A-10
40
Validated_yn
Text (1)
Required
Must be either" Y" for validate or "N"
for not validate.
If validated \ n = N and
validator qualifier (s) are populated,
throw an error on validated_yn with the
error message: "Review validated data.
For data that has been validated,
validated_yn should equal Y. For data
that lias not been validated, the
validator qualifier should not be
populated."
Indicated if the
result lias been
validated
41
methoddetectionlimit
Text
(20)
If available
Report as null. The minimum
concentration of an analyte that can be
measured and reported with 99%
confidence that the analyte
concentration is greater than zero, as
determined for a specific procedure.
No
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
42
reportingdetectionlimit
Numeric
Required if
detectflag = N
Must be reported if sample result is
"non-detect." The minimum
concentration of an analyte that can be
measured and reported with 99%
confidence that the analyte
concentration is greater than zero, as
determined for a specific procedure,
which is equal to or greater than the
MDL. Accepting negative numbers
unless one of the radionlogical fields
are populated:
minimumdetectableconc,
counting error, uncertainty, critical
value.
No
43
quantitationlimit
Text
(20)
If available
Quantitation limits refer to a
minimum concentration of an
analyte that can be measured
within specified limits of precision
and accuracy. They are generally
5-10 times the detection limit.
Thus, when quantitation limits are
used as reporting limits, the
laboratory is saying that the analyte
is not present in a sufficient amount
to be reliably quantified (i.e., at a
concentration above the
quantitation limit).
It may be present and even
positively identified or "seen" at a
lower concentration.
No
44
45
detection_limit_
unit
Text
(15)
Required if one of
the following fiels
is populated:
reportingdetection
limit,
methoddetectionl
imit, or
quantitation limit
Units of measurement for the detection
limit(s). Must use valid value from
Table A-18 in the Appendix.
Table A-18
46
ticretentiontime
Text (8)
Required when
"Result type code"
= 'TIC'
Report the value and time when the
result type is TIC.
No
47
Minimumdetectablecon
c
Numeric
If available
Minimum detectable concentration or
activity. This value should be in the
same units as the result value.
No
48
Countingerror
Numeric
If available
Counting error as reported by the
laboratory. This value should be in the
same units as the result value.
No
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
49
Uncertainty
Text
(10)
Required if
countingerror is
populated
The uncertainty of the counting error,
value values include "1 sigma" or "2
sigma". This field is required if the
counting error field is populated
"1 sigma" , "2
sigma"
50
Criticalvalue
Numeric
If available
Critical value as reported by the
laboratory.
No
51
Validationlevel
Text
(20)
If available
If Validated yn = Yes, then
Validation Level is required.
No
52
resultcomment
Text
(255)
If available
Result specific comments.
No
53
qcoriginalconc
Numeric
If applicable
The concentration of the analyte in the
original (unspiked) sample. Might be
required for spikes and spike duplicates
(depending on user needs). Not
necessary for surrogate compounds or
LCS samples (where the original
concentration is assumed to be zero).
No
54
qcspikeadded
Numeric
If Applicable
The concentration of the analyte added
to the original sample. Might be
required for spikes, spike duplicates,
surrogate compounds, LCS and any
spiked sample (depending on user
needs).
No
55
qcspikemeasured
Numeric
If applicable
The measured concentration of the
analyte. Use zero for spiked
compounds that were not detected in
the sample. Might be required for
spikes, spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample (depending on user needs).
No
56
qcspikerecovery
Numeric
If applicable
The percent recovery calculated as
specified by the laboratory QC
program. Always required for spikes,
spike duplicates, surrogate compounds,
LCS and any spiked sample. Report as
percentage multiplied by 100 (e.g.,
report "120%" as "120"). This field
allows values less than zero.
No
57
qc_dup_original_
cone
Numeric
If applicable
The concentration of the analyte in the
original (unspiked) sample. Might be
required for spike or LCS duplicates
only (depending on user needs). Not
necessary for surrogate compounds or
LCS samples (where the original
concentration is assumed to be zero).
No
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
58
qc_dup_spike_
added
Numeric
If applicable
The concentration of the analyte added
to the original sample. Might be
required for spike or LCS duplicates,
surrogate compounds, and any spiked
and duplicated sample (depending on
user needs). Use zero for spiked
compounds that were not detected in
the sample. Required for spikes, spike
duplicates, surrogate compounds, LCS
and any spiked sample. Also complete
the qc-spike-added field.
No
59
qc_dup_spike_
measured
Numeric
If applicable
The measured concentration of the
analyte in the duplicate. Use zero for
spiked compounds that were not
detected in the sample. Might be
required for spike and LCS duplicates,
surrogate compounds, and any other
spiked and duplicated sample
(depending on user needs). Also
complete the qc spike measured field.
No
60
qc_dup_spike_
recovery
Numeric
If applicable
The duplicate percent recovery
calculated as specified by the
laboratory QC program. Always
required for spike or LCS duplicates,
surrogate compounds, and any other
spiked and duplicated sample. Also
complete the qc spike recovery field.
Report as percentage multiplied by 100
(e.g., report "120%" as "120"). Also,
this field allows values less than zero.
No
61
qcrpd
Text (8)
If applicable
The relative percent difference
calculated as specified by the
laboratory QC program. Required for
duplicate samples as appropriate.
Report as percentage multiplied by 100
(e.g., report "30%" as "30").
No
62
qcspikelcl
Text (8)
If applicable
Lower control limit for spike recovery.
Required for spikes, spike duplicates,
surrogate compounds, LCS and any
spiked sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report "60%" as
"60").
No
63
qcspikeucl
Text (8)
If applicable
Upper control limit for spike recovery.
Required for spikes, spike duplicates,
surrogate compounds, LCS and any
spiked sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report "120%"
as "120").
No
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
64
qcrpdcl
Text (8)
If applicable
Relative percent difference control
limit. Required for any duplicated
sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report "25%" as
"25").
No
65
qcspikestatus
Text
(10)
If applicable
Used to indicate whether the spike
recovery was within control limits. Use
the character to indicate failure,
otherwise leave blank. Required for
spikes, spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample.
No
66
qc_dup_spike_
status
Text
(10)
If applicable
Used to indicate whether the duplicate
spike recovery was within control
limits. Use the character to indicate
failure, otherwise leave blank. Required
for any spiked and duplicated sample.
No
67
qcrpdstatus
Text
(10)
If applicable
Used to indicate whether the relative
percent difference was within control
limits. Use the character to indicate
failure, otherwise leave blank. Required
for any duplicated sample.
No
68
LabSDG
Text
(20)
Lab Sample Delivery Group (SDG)
identifier. A single sample may be
assigned to multiple Sample Delivery
Group (SDG) based on different
analysis.
No
4.4 Chemistry Batch Data EDD File
The Chemistry Batch (BATCH) EDD file contains data that relate the individual samples to the
laboratory batch identifier. For the most part, as with the TestResultQC EDD file, the BATCH EDD file
will only need to be submitted by EPA contractors that are submitting quality data elements with their
reports. The purpose of this EDD file is so laboratory quality control samples can be associated with the
correct field samples with which they were processed and analyzed. This EDD file has been structured to
allow samples to have different batch IDs for various phases of analysis (e.g., preparation phase, analysis
phase). The majority of samples will only have one batch ID assigned by the laboratory. It is important
that the values in the sys_sample_code, lab_anl_method_name, analysis_date, analysis_time,
total or dissolved and test type fields match those found in the TestResultQC EDD files. Each
Chemistry batch file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Batch_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 4-4 Chemistry batch file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
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Data type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
syssamplecode
Text (40)
Required
Sample identifier of the sample that was
tested and analyzed. Must match one of
the reported values in the
sys sample code field of the Sample_v4
file (Table 4-1) submitted in the current
or previous EDD.
No
2
lab_anl_method_
name
Text (35)
Required
Laboratory analytical method name or
description. For acceptable valid values,
see Table A-16 in the Appendix. Default
to "Unknown" if data is unavailable.
Table A-16
3
analysisdate
Datetime
Required
Date of sample analysis. May refer to
either beginning or end of the analysis.
MM/DD/YYYY
HH:MM format.
4
Fration (field name
was changed from
"total or dissolved
")
Text (4)
Required
Enumeration list contains the values
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5
columnnumber
Text (2)
Reserved
for future
use
Report as null.
No
6
testtype
Text (10)
Required
Type of test.
A-25
7
testbatchtype
Text (8)
Required
Lab batch type.
This is a required field for all batches.
A-26
8
test batch id
Text (20)
Required
Unique identifier for all lab batches.
No
5. FORMATS FOR FIELD FILES
This section contains tables that define the file structures for the FIELD EDD. The file structures include
drilling activity, lithology, well, well construction, geology samples, water table, downhole point, Soil
Gas, Water level, extraction injection wells, and field results data . The columns marked "Required" must
be reported for each row in the file. If an EDD is submitted with one or more "Required" fields not filled
in, EPA will not be able to load the EDD into its database, and the EDD will have to be returned to the
data provider for correction(s). The columns marked "If available" should also be reported whenever
possible. Examples of the EDD files that make up the Field EDDs are provided in Figure 2-6, section
2.17.
5.1 Drill Activity EDD File
The drill activity (DRA) EDD file contains general information pertaining to the drilling activities
resulting from the soil boring. Each drill activity file must be named according to the following
convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.DrillActivity_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-1 Drill activity file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Soil boring or well installation location.
Must be a valid code for the facility and
must match one of the reported values in the
sys loc code field of the location EDD file
(Table 3-2) submitted in the current or
previous EDD.
No
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Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
2
drillevent
Text (20)
Required
Used to identify drilling event. Examples of
drilling events could be "initial" for initial
drilling or "second" for a subsequent
drilling at the same sys loc code.
No
3
startdepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
The start depth in feet below ground
surface, of the drilling.
No
4
enddepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
End depth in feet below ground surface of
the drilling.
No
5
startdate
Date Time
If
available
Date drilling began
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
6
Diameter
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Diameter of boring.
No
7
diameter unit
Text (15)
If
Unit corresponding to measured diameter.
"in", "ft", "cm".
available
The unit 'm' is removed from the
"mm" in the
Diameter unit field, leaving 'in', 'ft', 'cm'.
enumeration list.
'mm' in the enumeration list.
8
drillmethod
Text (50)
If
available
Method used to drill boring.
No
9
fluid
Text (50)
If
available
Description of fluid used during drilling.
No
10
viscosity
Text (50)
If
available
Viscosity of drilling fluid.
No
11
hammerwt
Text (50)
If
available
Weight of hammer, in pounds, used for
sampling.
No
12
hammerfall
Text (50)
If
available
Distance of hammer fall during sampling in
inches.
No
13
liftmechanism
Text (50)
If
available
Type of mechanism used to lift hammer.
No
14
ncwyn
Text (1)
If
available
This field is to indicate whether this is a
new boring. Enter "Y" for yes or "N" for
no.
Y = yes
N= no
15
repair_yn
Text (1)
If
available
Is this drilling event to repair an existing
boring? "Y" for yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N= no
16
deepen_yn
Text (1)
If
available
Is this drilling event to deepen an existing
boring? "Y" for yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N= no
17
abandon_yn
Text (1)
If
available
Has the boring been abandoned? "Y" for
yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N= no
18
replace_yn
Text (1)
If
available
Is this boring event to replace an existing
boring? "Y" for yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N= no
19
public_yn
Text (1)
If
available
Is well being install for a public use? "Y"
for yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N= no
20
Purpose
Text (70)
If
available
Describe the purpose of the boring event.
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5.2 Lithology EDD File
The lithology (LTH) EDD file contains all the lithology data for soil borings. For each lithologic unit, 16
fields are available for populating with data about the boring. Optional comments can be recorded in the
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remark 1 and remark2 fields to describe depth-specific observations within a lithologic unit. Each
lithology EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Lithology_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-2 Lithology file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Valued
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Soil boring or well installation location.
Must be a valid code for the facility and
must match one of the reported values in
the sys loc code field of the location
EDD file (Table 3-2) submitted in the
current or previous EDD.
No
2
startdepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
The start depth, in feet below ground
surface, of the lithologic unit.
No
3
materialtype
Text (40)
Required
The type of material that composes the
lithologic unit. See Table A-19 in the
Appendix for appropriate values.
Table A-19
4
geounitcodel
Text (20)
If
available
The data provider's interpretation of the
hydrogeologic unit present at this
lithologic unit, e.g., aquifer 1, aquitard 1,
aquifer 2, upper clay unit. See Figure A-
2 in the Appendix for examples.
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5
geo_unit_code_2
Text (20)
If
available
Alternate geologic unit grouping. This
can be a sub-classification of
geologic unit code l or a layer used for
groundwater flow/transport computer
modeling that contains the lithologic unit.
See Figure A-2 in the Appendix for
examples.
No
6
remarkl
Text (255)
if applic-
able
Comments (if any) on the lithologic unit.
No
7
remark_2
Text (255)
if applic-
able
Additional comments on the lithologic
unit.
No
8
Moisture
Text (1)
If
available
Was any moisture detected within the
lithologic unit? "Y" for yes or "N" for no.
Y = yes
N=No
9
Permeable
Text (20)
If
available
Description of the permeability of the
lithologic unit such as "impervious,"
"semi," "pervious," or "very."
No
10
consolidatedyn
Text (1)
If
available
Was lithologic unit consolidated? "Y" for
yes or "N" for no.
Y=yes
N=no
11
Color
Text (30)
If
available
Color of the lithologic unit.
No
12
Observation
Text (255)
If
available
General field observations of the
lithologic unit.
No
13
Consistency
Text (20)
If
available
Description of the consistency of the soil,
such as "very soft," "soft," "firm," "hard"
or "very hard."
No
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Valued
In Appendix
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Sorting
Text (20)
If
available
Geologic description of the grain size
distribution of the lithologic unit. Use
"poor" for soil with a wide range of
particle sizes or "well" for soil with a
narrow range of particle sizes.
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15
Grainsize
Text (20)
If
available
Description of grain size.
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16
Odor
Text (20)
If
available
Description of odor from the soil.
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5.3 Well EDD File
The well (WEL) EDD file contains general information relating to well installation. Each well file must
be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.Well_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-3 Well file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Value
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Well installation location Must be a valid
code for the facility and must match one of
the reported values in the sys loc code
field of the location EDD file (Table 3-2)
submitted in the current or previous EDD.
No
2
Wellid
Text (30)
If available
Well identification number
No
3
welldescriptio
n
Text
(255)
If applic-
able
Used for additional well description if
necessary.
No
4
well owner
Text (30)
If available
Name of entity that owns the well.
No
5
well_purpose
Text (20)
If available
Purpose of well.
No
6
well status
Text (20)
If available
Current status of well.
Enumeration list
We added the value "INACTIVE" to the
enumeration list.
7
top_casing_
elev
Number
w/decim
al
precision
up to 15
Required
Elevation of the top of well casing.
Elevation must be in feet.
No
8
datumvalue
Number
w/decim
al
precision
up to 15
Required
Elevation of datum used to reference
measurement of water level depths. (EPA
normally uses top of well casing for datum.)
No
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Value
In Appendix
9
datumunit
Text (15)
Required
when
datumvalue
is populated.
Unit of measure for the well datum..
Table A-18
10
datumdesc
Text
(255)
Required
Description of the datum, such as "top of
well casing."
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11
steporlinear
Text (6)
If available
Use only for re-surveys of well elevations.
If a section of the well casing was removed
or added use "step" as the value. If nothing
was added or removed from the last survey,
use "linear" as the value.
No
12
startdate
DateTim
e
Required
Date that datum was first used to take
measurements.
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
13
datum_collect_
methodcode
Text (2)
If available
Method used to determine the datum
elevation. Use codes from Table A-6 in the
Appendix
Table A-6
14
depthofwell
Number
w/decim
al
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth below ground surface of the well
bottom.
No
15
depth unit
Text (15)
Required
Unit of measurement for depth.
Table A-18
16
depth_measure_
method
Text (20)
Required
Method of measuring depth of well.
No
17
stickup height
Text (8)
If available
Height of casing above ground surface.
No
18
stickup unit
Text (15)
If available
Unit of measure for the stickup height
Table A-18
19
sump length
Text (20)
If available
Length of sump.
No
20
sump unit
Text (15)
If available
Unit of measure for the sump length. .
Table A-18
21
Installationdat
e
Date
If available
Date of well installation
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
22
construct_start_
date
DateTim
e
If available
Date well construction began
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
23
constructcomp
lete date
DateTim
e
If available
Date well construction was completed
MM/DD/YYYY
format.
24
construct_
contractor
Text (20)
If available
Name of contractor that installed well.
No
25
pumptype
Text (20)
If available
Type of pump used at well such as
centrifugal, propeller, jet, helical, rotary,
etc.
No
26
pump capacity
Text (6)
If available
Capacity of pump.
No
27
pumpunit
Text (15)
If available
Unit of measure for the pump capacity and
yield.
Table A-18
28
pump yield
Text (6)
If available
The yield of the pump.
No
29
pump_yield_
method
Text (20)
If available
Method used for pump yield.
No
30
weephole
Text (1)
If available
Is there a weep hole? "Y" for yes or "N" for
no.
Y=yes
N=No
31
headconfigurat
ion
Text (50)
If available
Description of the well-head.
No
32
access_port_yn
Text (1)
If available
Is there an access port? "Y" for yes or "N"
for no.
Y=yes
N=No
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Value
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33
casing J ointty
pe
Text (50)
If available
Type of casing joint, such as "threaded,"
"flush," or "solvent-welded."
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34
Perforatorused
Text (50)
If available
Description of well perforation, such as
"slotted," "drilled," or "wound."
No
35
intakedepth
Number
w/decim
al
precision
up to 15
If available
Depth in feet below ground surface of the
well intake.
Feet
36
Disinfectedyn
Text (1)
If available
Was well disinfected? "Y" for yes or "N"
for no.
Y=yes
N=No
37
historical_
referenceelev
Number
w/decim
al
precision
up to 15
Reserved for
future use
Leave null.
No
38
geologicunitc
ode
Text (20)
If available
Geologic unit in which the well intake is
installed.
No
39
Remark
Text
(255)
If available
Available for general remarks.
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5.4 Well Construction EDD File
The well construction (WSG) file contains information relating to well construction and well segments.
Information is required for all well segments within each well, including surface plug, protective casing,
well casing, annular backfill, annular seal, screen, and filter pack. In order to obtain the depth of
groundwater samples, it is particularly important that the depths of the top and bottom of the well screen
be submitted for each well. Each well construction EDD file must be named according to the following
convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.WellConstruction_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-4 Well construction file data structure
Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Value
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Well installation location. Must be a valid
code for the facility and must match one
of the reported values in the sys loc code
field of the location EDD file (Table 3-2)
submitted in the current or previous EDD.
No
2
segmenttype
Text (20)
Required
Type of segment within well (e.g.,
protective casing, well casing, screen,
etc.).
Table A-20
3
material_type_
code
Text (20)
Required
Material description of well segment. Use
values.
Table A-20
4
startdepth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth, in feet below ground surface, of
the top of the described segment.
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Pos#
Column
Data
Required
Description
Valid Value
Name
Type
In Appendix
5
enddepth
Number
Required
Depth in feet below ground surface, of
No
w/decimal
the bottom of the described segment.
precision
up to 15
6
depth unit
Text (15)
Required
The unit of depth measurements.
Enumeration list
The description of depth unit removed
"unit must be in feet" and change the
enumeration list to "ft" and "m".
7
inner diameter
Number
If
The inside diameter of the described
No
w/decimal
available
segment.
precision
up to 15
8
outer diameter
Number
If
The outside diameter of the described
No
w/decimal
available
segment.
precision
up to 15
9
diameter unit
Text (15)
Required
The unit of diameter measurements
Table A-18
when the
Removed the unit'm' from the
"inner dia
enumeration list.
meter" or
"outer dia
meter" is
populated.
10
Thickness
Number
If
Thickness of the described well segment.
No
w/decimal
available
precision
up to 15
11
thickness unit
Text (15)
Required
The unit of diameter measurements
Table A-18
when the
Removed the unit'm' from the
"Thicknes
enumeration list.
s" is
populated.
12
slottype
Text (20)
if applic-
Type of slots in screen segment such as
No
able
bridge, shutter, and continuous.
13
slot size
Number
if applic-
Width of slots.
No
w/decimal
able
precision
up to 15
14
slot size unit
Text (15)
Required
The unit of diameter measurements
Table A-18
when the
Removed the unit'm' from the
"slot size
enumeration list.
" is
populated.
15
perflength
Number
if applic-
Length of perforated portion of screen in
No
w/decimal
able
feet.
precision
up to 15
16
screen type
Text (15)
if applic-
Type of screen.
No
able
17
materialquant
Text (20)
If
Quantity of material used in pounds.
No
itv
available
Applicable to annular seal/fill material.
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Value
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18
materialdensi
ty
Text (20)
If
available
Density of the annular seal material in
lbs/ft3.
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19
Remark
Text (255)
If
available
Remarks regarding the segment.
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5.5 Geology Samples EDD File
The Geology Samples (GSMP) EDD file contains geotechnical sample information. (Samples results
related to chemical analyses should be reported using the Chemistry EDD.) Each Geology sample EDD
file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.GeologySamples_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-5 Geology samples file data structure
Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Sample collection location. Must be a
valid code for the facility and must match
one of the reported values in the
sys loc code field of the location EDD
file (Table 3-2) submitted in the current
or previous EDD.
No
2
geo_sample_
code
Text (40)
Required
Unique sample identifier. Considerable
flexibility is given in the methods used to
derive and assign unique sample
identifiers, but uniqueness throughout the
database is the only restriction enforced.
No
3
samplename
Text (50)
If
available
Use to provide a name or description of
sample. Does not have to be a unique
throughout database.
No
4
sampletop
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth, in feet below ground surface, to
top of sample.
No
5
sample_
bottom
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth, in feet below ground surface, to
bottom of sample.
No
6
Sample date
SmallDate
Required
Date sample was collected in
MM/DD/YYYY
Time
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format.
HH:MM format
NOTED that the seconds (-SS) should be
removed because the system checks for
"Small date time" which lias no seconds
in the time. You can put :00 for the
seconds.
7
sample_
method
Text (30)
If
available
Method used to obtain sample, e.g., split
spoon or Shelby tube.
No
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
8
materialtype
Text (40)
If
available
Material type of geologic sample. .
Table A-19
9
sampledesc
Text (255)
If
available
General description of the sample or
sampling activities.
No
10
geologic_
unit code
Text (20)
If
available
Code used to identify the geologic unit of
the sample.
No
11
liquidlimit
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Liquid limit (LL) of the sample.
No
12
plasticlimit
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Plastic Limit (PL) of the sample.
No
13
slirinkage_
limit
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Shrinkage limit of the sample.
No
14
flowindex
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Flow index of the sample.
No
15
plasticity_
index
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Plasticity index of the sample.
No
16
Activity
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Activity of the sample.
No
17
E
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Void ratio of the sample.
No
18
emax
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Maximum void ratio of the sample.
No
19
emin
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Minimum void ratio of the sample.
No
20
N
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Porosity of the sample.
No
21
specific_
gravity
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Specific gravity of the sample.
No
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
22
W
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Water content of the sample.
No
23
optw
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Optimum water content.
No
24
S
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Degree of saturation of the sample.
No
25
K
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Hydraulic conductivity of the sample.
No
26
Kunit
Text (15)
Required
when "K"
is
populated.
Unit of measure for K..
Table A-18
27
unitwt
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Unit weight of the sample.
No
28
satunitwt
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Saturated unit weight of the sample.
No
29
dryunitwt
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Dry unit weight of the sample.
No
30
dry_unit_wt_
max
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Maximum dry unit weight of the sample.
No
31
dry_unit_wt_
min
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Minimum dry unit weight of the sample.
No
32
densityunit
Text (15)
Required
when
reldensit
y is
populated.
Unit of measure for the densities of the
sample.
Table A-18
33
reldensity
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Relative density of the sample.
No
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
34
rel_
compaction
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Relative compaction of the sample.
No
35
Consistency
Text (20)
If
available
Description of the consistency of the soil
sample such as very soft, soft, firm, hard
or very hard.
No
36
organic_
carbon
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If
available
Organic carbon content of sample.
No
37
organic_
carbonunit
Text (15)
Required
when
"Organic_
carbon" is
populated.
Unit of measurement of organic content.
Use values from Table A-18 of the
Appendix.
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5.6 Water Table EDD Files
The water table (TBL) EDD file stores data pertaining the water table and is used to record groundwater
data during drilling activities. Each water table EDD file must be named according to the following
convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.WaterTable_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-6 Water table file data structure
Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Soil boring or well installation location.
Must be a valid code for the facility and
must match one of the reported values in
the sys loc code field of the location
EDD file (Table 3-2) submitted in the
current or previous EDD.
No
2
Type
Text (20)
Required
Aquifer designation, such as unconfinedl,
confined 1, or confined2.
No
3
Sequence
Text (20)
Required
Designation of when water level
measurement was taken. Use
"unstabilized" if measurement was taken
before water stabilized and use
"stabilized" if measurement taken after
stabilization.
No
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
4
Depth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth of water table, in feet, below
reference point.
Feet
5
flowing_yn
Text (1)
If available
Is the water table flowing? "Y" for yes or
"N" for no.
1/3 O
ii ii
^ £
6
measurement
method
Text (50)
If available
Method of measuring water table depth.
No
7
capped_pressu
re
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Hydrostatic pressure of confined aquifer.
No
8
capped_pressu
re_
unit
Text (15)
Required
when
"capped_pre
ssure" is
populated.
Unit of measure for capped pressure. Use
values from Table A-18 in the Appendix.
Table A-18
9
reference_poin
t
Text (50)
If available
Description of reference point from which
depth measurements were taken.
No
10
referenceelev
ation
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Elevation of the reference point from
which depth measurement were taken.
Elevation must be in feet.
No
11
Temperature
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
If available
Temperature of water in the water table.
No
12
temperatureu
nit
Text (15)
Required
when
"Temperatur
e" is
populated.
Unit of temperature. Use values from
Table A-18 in the Appendix.
Table A-18
5.7 Geology Downhole Point Data EDD File
The Geology downhole point data (DHP) EDD file stores data from downhole logging methods such as
Cone Penetrometer Tests and geophysics. All downhole logging data should be submitted electronically.
Report the parameter being measured in the "param" field, such as resistivity, and report the measured
value at the depth of the measurement. Table 5-8 presents the DHP EDD file structure.
Each Geology downhole point data EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.DownholePoint_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-7 Geology Downhole Point File Data Structure
Pos#
Column
Data
Required
Description
Valid Values
Name
Type
In Appendix
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sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Sample collection location. Must be a valid
code for the facility and must match one of the
reported values in the sys loc code field of
the location EDD file (Table 3-2) submitted in
the current or previous EDD.
No
2
Depth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Depth of measurement below ground surface
in feet.
No
3
Param
Text (20)
Required
The parameter being measured, such as tip
stress, resistivity, or pore pressure.
No
4
paramvalue
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
The measured value of the parameter.
No
5
Paramunit
Text (15)
If
available
Measured unit of the parameter
No
Table 5-8 Example of downhole point data file
Sysloccode
Depth
Param
ParamValue
MW01
10.8
Tip Stress
612
MW01
11.2
Tip Stress
624
MW01
10.8
Sleeve Stress
6.1
MW01
11.2
Sleeve stress
5.8
MW02
9.5
Resistivity
510
MW02
10.1
Resistivity
521
MW02
11.0
Resistivity
889
5.8 Soil Gas Data EDD File
The soil gas (SoilGas) data file contains soil gas survey data.
Each Soil Gas data EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.SoilGas_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-9 Soil Gas Survey file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sys loc code
Text (20)
Required
Sample collection location
N/A
2
survey date
Date
Required
Sample survay date
N/A
3
Parametercode
Text (20)
Required
Parameter measured by soil gas
survey
N/A
4
Readingdepth
Text (8)
Required
Depth of soil gas survey
measurement
N/A
5
Reading unit
Text (15)
Required
Parameter measured by soil gas
survey
N/A
6
Reading
Text (15)
Required
Soil gas survey measurement
N/A
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
7
Depth unit
Text (15)
If Available
Unit of measure of soil gas survey
N/A
measurement.
Changed from enumeration list to a
list consists of "in", "ft", "cm", "m".
8
Sampling method
Text (10)
If Available
Sampling method
N/A
9
Instrument type
Text (15)
If Available
Instrument type
N/A
10
East
Text (14)
If Available
Easting coordinate of soil gas
survey measurement
N/A
11
North
Text (14)
If Available
Northing coordinate of soil gas
survey measurement
N/A
12
Secondaryeast
Text (14)
If Available
Secondary easting coordinate of
soil gas survey measurement
N/A
13
Secondary north
Text (14)
If Available
Secondary easting coordinate of
soil gas survey measurement
N/A
14
Lithology code
Text (10)
If Available
Lithology code
N/A
15
Area desc
Text (70)
If Available
Discription of area
N/A
16
Equipment code
Text (60)
If Available
Equipment_code
N/A
17
Boreholedrillmet
hod
Text (10)
If Available
Drilling method
N/A
18
Technician
Text (50)
If Available
Technician
N/A
19
Remark
Text (255)
If Available
remark
N/A
5.9 Water Level
The Water Level (WaterLevel) EDD file contains information on water levels measured during sampling
activities. Groundwater levels and surface water elevations should be reported using this file; however, in
most cases, the file will be used to report groundwater levels. When surface water samples are collected,
however, this EDD file should be used to record water surface elevations at the time the samples were
collected. Surface water elevations reported in this file will be used as the reference elevation for surface
water sample depths (i.e., start_depth, field 11, and end_depth, field 12 in the Chemistry Sample (Sample)
EDD file. See Table 4-1). When using the Water Level EDD file for reporting surface water data, only
the first six fields (fields 1 through 6) and the "remark" field (field 17) should be populated. All fields in
the Water Level EDD file, however, should be populated for groundwater elevation data (if data is
available). An example of a Water Level file is provided in Figure 2-4, section 2.17. Each water level
file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.WaterLevel v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-10 Water Level file data structure
Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Water level measurement
location. Must be a valid
code for the facility and
must match one of the
reported values in the
sys loc code field of the
location EDD file (Table 3-
2) submitted in the current
or previous EDD.
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
2
Measurement
date
DateTime
Required
Date of water level
measurement
If exact date is not known,
enter the best estimate for
the date of sampling. If an
estimated date is entered,
note this and provide an
explanation for how the
estimate was made in both
the EDD cover letter and in
the comment field in this
file (field 10).
MM/DD/YYYY
HH:MM format
3
historical_
referenceelev
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
For groundwater samples,
the value in this field should
be the elevation, in feet
above mean sea level, of the
reference point used to take
measurements of the water
level depth. Typically the
reference point for
groundwater measurements
is the top of the well casing.
For surface water samples,
the value in this field should
be the elevation of the
surface water in feet above
mean sea level.
If elevation is given in units
other than feet above mean
sea level, please indicate the
unit used in the remarks
field (field 17).
No
4
waterlevelde
pth
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
Required
For groundwater, the value
in this field should be the
depth of ground water
below the elevation defined
in historical reference elev
field (field 5).
For surface water, the value
in this field should be the
default value of "0"
No
5
waterlevelel
ev
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If available
Elevation of water level.
Elevation must be in feet.
Feet
6
corrected dept
h
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If available
Depth of water level after
any necessary corrections,
e.g., if free product was
encountered.
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
7
correctedelev
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If available
Corrected water level
elevation that corresponds
to the corrected depth.
Elevation must be in feet.
feet
8
measureddept
h_
ofwell
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 7
If available
The depth below ground
surface to the bottom of the
well.
No
9
depthunit
Text (15)
Required when
"corrected elev" or
"measure_depth_of_
well" is populated.
Unit used for depth
measurements. See Table A-
18 in the Appendix for
appropriate values.
Table A-18
10
Technician
Text (30)
If available
Name of technician
measuring water level
No
11
dry_indicator_
yn
Text (1)
If available
This field is used to indicate
whether or not a well is dry
-- "Y" for yes or "N" for no.
Y= yes
N=No
12
measurement
method
Text (20)
If available
Method used to make water
level measurements.
No
13
batchnumber
Text (10)
If available
Batch number of group of
measurements.
No
14
diporelevati
on
Text (10)
If available
Use either "elevation" or
"dip." Use "elevation" if
water level measurement is
above the datum (i.e.,
artesian well) or "dip" if
water level is below datum.
Elevation
Dip
15
Remark
Text (255)
If available
Any necessary remarks
related to groundwater or
surface water information
provided in this EDD file.
No
16
Lnaplcasrn
Text (15)
If applicable
Analyte code of the light
non-aqueous phase liquid
(lnapl) present in the well.
Use appropriate valid value
from Table A-15 in the
EDD Specification Manual
Valid Value Appendix.
Table A-15
17
Lnapldepth
Text
Number
with
precision
of up to 7
If applicable
Depth to the top surface of
the lnapl in feet below the
reference elevation.
No
18
Dnaplcasrn
Text (15)
If applicable
Analyte code of the dense
non-aqueous phase liquid
(dnalp) present in the well..
Table A-15
19
Dnapledepth
Number
with
precision
of up to 7
If applicable
Depth to the top surface of
the dnapl in feet below the
reference elevation
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Pos#
Column
Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
20
Taskcode
Text (40)
If available
Code used to associate
individual samples to a
specific sampling event.
The format for this field is
XX-P# where XX is the
type of task required (PR =
Pre Remedial, RI =
Remedial Investigation, FS
= Feasibility Study, PD =
Pre-Design, RD =
Remedial Design, RA =
Remedial Construction, PC
= Post Construction, RM =
Removal Action, BD =
Before Dredge, AD = After
Dredge, BR = Brown Fields,
SP = Special Project); P# is
the phase; For example, if
sampling was performed
for a Phase 1 Post
Construction site, the
task code would be PC-PI.
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5.10 Extraction - Injection Well EDD File
The Extraction-Injection Well (EIW) EDD file should be submitted on a regular (e.g., quarterly) basis for
all sites where extraction and/or injection wells are a part of the remedial action at the site. I The purpose
of the EIW EDD file is to provide EPA Region 2 with designed pumping rates as well as the actual
pumping rates for each well during a particular reporting period. This information will be useful for
determining if the remedial system is successfully capturing the contaminant plume. An example of a
Extraction-Injection Well file is provided in Figure 2-4, section 2.17. Each Extraction-Injection Well
EDD file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.ExtractionInjectionWells_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-11 Extraction-Injection Well file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Well installation location. Must be a
valid code for the facility and must
match one of the reported values in the
sys loc code field of the location EDD
file (Table 3-2) submitted in the current
or previous EDD.
No
2
start measure date
DateTime
Required
Date that the pumping rate
MM/DD/YYYY
measurements began.
HH:MM format
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
3
endmeasuredate
DateTime
Required
Date that the pumping rate
measurements concluded in
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format.
MM/DD/YYYY
HH:MM format
4
avg_pump_rate
Number
w/decimal
precision
up to 15
Required
Average pumping rate. Recommended
method is to use volume pumped
divided by the reported date span, i.e.,
from the (start measurement date to
end measurement date)
No
5
pumprateunit
Text (15)
Required
Unit of measure for the pumping rate.
Use values from Table A-18 in the
Appendix.
Table A-18
6
pctoperatingtime
Text (3)
If Available
Percentage of the measurement time
interval during which the well was
operating. Use a value from 0 to 100
(do not include the percent svmbol,
"%").
No
7
operating_
mode
Text (14)
Required
Mode in which well was operating
during the reported interval.
EXTRACTION,
INJECTION,
RECIRCULATION,
PULSE, DEVEL,
UNUSE.
8
designrate
Text (14)
Required
Pumping rate as specified in the
approved remedial design report for
fully capturing site groundwater
contamination.
No
9
designrateunit
Text (14)
Required
Unit of measure for the design pumping
rate. Use values from Table A-18 in the
Appendix.
Table A-18
10
ratemeasurementt
ype
Text (14)
If available
Type of measurements used for
averaging.
TOTALIZER
(totalizing flow
meter), MANIFOLD
(estimated from total
manifold flow),
ESTIMATE
(estimate from prior
values), AVERAGE
(average of
instantaneous
measurements
11
suction
Text (14)
If available
Vacuum in well (e.g., wellpoint
vacuum) or well casing (e.g., vacuum
well), reported in equivalent feet of
water.
No
12
remark
Text (255)
If available
Remarks regarding the pumping rate
measurements.
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5.11 Field Parameters
During purging of the well, monitor and record the field indicator parameters (turbidity, temperature,
specific conductance, pH, Eh, and DO) approximately every five minutes. These parameters must be
submitted using EPARSFRES section. Each Field Results file must be named according to the following
convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.FieldResults_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 5-12 Field Results file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
data provider
Text (20)
Required
Data provider company code
No
2
sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Well installation location. Must be a
valid code for the facility and must
match one of the reported values in
the sys loc code field of the location
EDD file (Table 3-2) submitted in the
current or previous EDD.
No
3
syssamplecode
Text (40)
Required
Sample identifier of the sample that
was tested and analyzed. Must match
one of the reported values in the
sys sample code field of the
Sample_v4 file submitted in the
current or previous EDD.
No
4
field parameter
Text (15)
Required
Field Parameter
Table A-15
5
startdepth
Numeric
Required when
the
sample_matrix_
code = "SO" or
"WG"
Sample start depth
No
6
enddepth
Numeric
Required when
the
sample_matrix_
code = "SO" or
"WG"
Sample end depth
No
7
depthunit
Text (2)
Required when
start depth or
end depth is
populated.
Sample depth unit.
Ft, m
8
result date
DateTime
Required
Result Date
mm/dd/yyyy format
9
result time
DateTime
Required
Time result was collected.
HH:MM format
10
result value
Text (14)
Required
Result value.
No
11
result unit
Text (15)
Required
Result unit.
Table A-18
12
quantitation limit
Text (20)
If available
Quantitation limit
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
13
taskcode
Text (20)
If available
Code used to associate individual
samples to a specific sampling event.
The format for this field is XX-P#
where XX is the type of task required
(PR = Pre Remedial, RI = Remedial
Investigation, FS = Feasibility Study,
PD = Pre-Design, RD = Remedial
Design, RA = Remedial Construction,
PC = Post Construction, RM =
Removal Action, BD = Before
Dredge, AD = After Dredge, BR =
Brown Fields, SP = Special Project);
P# is the phase; For example, if
sampling was performed for a Phase
1 Post Construction site, the
task code would be PC-PI.
No
14
samplematrixcode
Text (20)
Required
Sample Code that identifies the
matrix being sampled, such as soil,
groundwater, or sediment. For
acceptable valid values, see Table A-
1 in the Appendix, matrix code
Table A-l
15
qualifier
Text (20)
If available
Interpreted qualifier flag assigned by
the data provider
Table A-10
16
samplingcompanyc
ode
Text (20)
If available
Name or initials of consulting
company performing sampling. (This
field does not have a controlled
vocabulary, i.e., there is no table of
valid values for this field.)
Table A-23
17
sampling reason
Text (40)
If available
Reason for sampling
No
18
sampling method
Text (40)
If available
Sampling method
No
19
reportable result
Text (10)
Required
Reportable result
Yes, No, Y, N
20
valuetype
Text (10)
Required
How value was derived
Values are: ACTUAL,
CALCULATED, ESTIMATED
No
21
remark
Text (225)
If available
Remark
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6. FORMATS FOR VAPOR INTRUSION FILES
Vapor Intrusion data submittals contain data of sampling taken inside of the contaminated sites or
buildings.
6.1 Vapor Intrusion Building Address EDD File
The Vapor Intrusion Building Address (VI Bldg Address) contains address and contact information for
the building.
Each Vapor Intrusion file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_Bldg_Address_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-1 Vapor Intrusion Building Address data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
buildingcode
Text (20)
Required
Unique code that identifies the
building within the facility (i.e.
B001,B002, etc.)
2
Subfacilitycode
Text (20)
Required
Code indicating the subfacility
operable unit (OU) for which the
data is collected or area of concern
(AOC). Use the code 'OU1' unless
there are additional operable units
at a facility. In the case of
additional operable units, use codes
of'OU2', 'OU3', etc.,
respectively.Must match the code in
the Subfacility_v4 EDD file
submitted in the current or previous
EDDs.
3
Taskcode
Text (40)
Required
For soil vapor intrusion sampling
and building inspection information
enter "SVI".
4
contactname
Text (50)
Required
Building Contact Name: This
should be populated with the EPA
Project Manager name. Occupant or
Owner personal information (Name,
telephone numbers, and address)
are NOT to be included for SVI
Building Information.
5
address 1
Text (40)
Required
Building address, part one.
6
address2
Text (40)
Building address, part two
7
city
Text (30)
Required
Building city
8
state
Text (2)
Required
Building state
9
zipcode
Text (10)
Required
Building zipcode
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county
Text (50)
If
available
Building county
11
phone number
Text (30)
Required
Building contact phone number
12
alt_phone_number
Text (30)
Alternative site phone number
13
fax_number
Text(30)
Building contact fax number.
14
email_address
Text(100)
Required
Building contact email address.
15
remark
Text(2017)
Remark
16
Remark_2
Text(2017)
Remarts
6.2 Vapor Intrusion Building EDD Files
The Vapor Intrusion Building (VI Building) contains specific data about the building.
Each Vapor Intrusion building file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI Building Inspection v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-2 Vapor Intrusion Building data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
buildingcode
Text(20)
Required
Unique code that identifies the
building within the facility (i.e.
B001, B002, etc.)
2
Inspectiondate
DateTime
Required
Enter the date the building
inspection was conducted (in
MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM format).
3
Taskcode
Text(40)
Required
For soil vapor intrusion sampling
and building inspection information
enter "SVI".
4
buildingname
Text(255)
Required
Building name (i.e. Denison Medical
Building)
5
building_type
Text(20)
Required
Type of building (i.e. Residential,
Industrial, etc.)
6
Building_use_type
Text(20)
Required
Enter the building's use type such
as Dry Cleaner, Day Care if
commercial or Ranch Home if
Residential.
7
building_size
Text(20)
Size of building (Small, Medium,
Large)
8
num_floors
Numeric
Number of floors in the building
9
construct_year
Numeric
Year of construction
10
foundation_depth
Numeric
Foundation depth (below ground
surface)
11
foundation_depth_
unit
Text(15)
Foundation depth unit
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foundation_type
Text(20)
Required
Foundation type (i.e. Basement,
crawlspace, ect.)
13
foundation_wall_m
aterial
Text(20)
Foundation wall material
14
fou ndation_floor_m
aterial
Text(20)
Foundation floor material
15
foundation_wall_thi
ckness
Numeric
Foundation wall thickness
16
fou ndation_floor_th
ickness
Numeric
Foundation floor thickness
17
foundationjtiickne
ss unit
Text(15)
Foundation thickness units
18
attached_garage_y
n
Text (1)
Existance of an attached garage
CY/N)?
19
radon_mitigation_y
n
Text (1)
Existance of radon mitigation
system (Y/N)?
20
heat_fuel_type
Text(255)
Type of heating fuels (i.e. Natural
gas)
21
heat_system_type
Text(255)
Type of heating system (i.e. Forced
hot air)
22
centra l_air_yn
Text (1)
Existance of central air system
(Y/N)?
23
sump_yn
Text (1)
Existance of sump pump (Y/N)?
24
voc_mitigation_yn
Text (1)
VOC mitigation flag (Y/N)?
25
remark
Text(2017)
Building remarks
26
custom_field_l
Text(255)
27
custom_field_2
Text(255)
28
custom_field_3
Text(255)
29
custom_field_4
Text(255)
30
custom_field_5
Text(255)
6.3 Vapor Intrusion Building Parameters EDD File
The Vapor Intrusion Building Parameters (VI_Building_Parameters_v4) contains additional sampling
parameter collected in the field and not analyized in the lab.
Each Vapor Intrusion Task Parameter file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_Building_Parameters_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-3 Vapor Intrusion Building Parameters data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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Building_code
Text(20)
Required
Unique code that identifies the
building within the facility (i.e.
B001, B002, etc.) For additional
information, please refer to the EDD
Manual.
2
param_code
Text(20)
Required
A unique parameter code designed
for buildings such as the Soil Vapor
Intrusion Building Inventory Form
parameters found on
rt_su bfacil ity_pa ra meter_type.
3
task_code
Text(40)
Required
For soil vapor intrusion sampling
and building inspection information
enter "SVI."
4
measurement_date
DateTime
Required
The specific date the measurement
was collected. For Soil Vapor
Intrusion form data, the date
should be the building inspection
date (in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM)
5
param_value
Text(255)
Required
The value related to the parameter
code used.
6
param_unit
Text(15)
The corresponding unit that relates
to the parameter value used.
Enumeration list
7
remark
Text(2017)
A comment or other free text to
further describe the parameter code
or parameter value.
6.4 Vapor Intrusion Locations EDD file
The Vapor Intrusion Location (VI_Locations_v4) contains locations information.
Each Vaport Intrustion Locaiton file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAID.VI_Locations_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-4 Vapor Intrusion Location data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
data_provider
Text(20)
Required
Data provider for location data.
Must be the valid code for the data
provider for this subfacility and
match the data_provider field of the
DataProvider EDD file submitted in
the current or previous EDDs.
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Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
2
sys_loc_code
Text(20)
Required
Location identifier of sample
collection. Use sample location ID.
Must be unique for each OU or
Building. Example: RESIDENT01-
BSMT for a sample location type
(Basement) contained within
building code RESIDENT01.
Additional informaiton is provided in
the EDD Manual. Non alpha-
numeric characters (save for the
underscore _ and the dash -
characters) are prohibited in the
sys_loc_code.
3
building_code
Text(20)
Required
Must be the valid code for a
building and match the
building_code field in the
VI_Bldg_Address_v4 EDD file
submitted in the current or previous
EDD.
4
latitude
Numeric
Required
Latitude of sampling location in
decimal degrees (dd.xxxxxx). Must
contain a minimum of 6 six
significant figures. Example:
43.020295 Note: Multiple
sys_loc_codes can share the same
coordinates if a centroid point is
used to represent sample locations
in a building.
5
longitude
Numeric
Required
Longitude of sampling location in
decimal degrees. Must be negative
for western hemisphere (-
ddd.xxxxxx). Must contain a
minimum of 6 six significant figures.
Example: -73.740476 Note:
Multiple sys_loc_codes can share
the same coordinates if a centroid
point is used to represent sample
locations in a building.
6
coord_sys_desc
Text(20)
Required
Sampling location coordinate
system description. Must be
Latitude and Longitude based on
World Geodetic System 1984
(WGS84) datum. Valid Value is:
Lat/Long.
7
observation_date
DateTime
Date observation or site survey was
made (in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM
format).
8
alt_x_coord
Text(20)
x-Coordinate in alternate system.
9
alt_y_coord
Text(20)
y-Coordinate in alternate system.
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Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
10
a lt_coord_type_cod
e
Text(20)
Must reference alternate coordinate
system type code. SP designates
State Plane.
11
altjdentifier
Text(20)
If providing alternate coordinates in
state plane, UTM Zone 17, or UTM
Zone 18, enter PRIMARY.
12
horz_collect_metho
d_code
Text (3)
Required
Method used to determine
latitude/longitude. Example: SI is
for NYS Licensed Professional Land
Survey.
13
horz_accuracy_valu
e
Text(20)
Required
Accuracy range (+/-) of the latitude
and longitude. Use "0.1" for
professional survey, "100" for site
centroid, or "10" for all other
methods.
14
horz_accuracy_unit
Text(15)
Required
Unit of the horizontal accuracy.
15
horz_datum_code
Text (3)
Required
This is the reference datum for the
original survey coordinates.
Example: If the latitude and
longitude were calculated from a
NAD83 survey, the code would be
"002". If the coordinates are
directly from a GPS survey, enter
"003" for WGS84.
16
source_scale
Text (2)
If coordinates were derived from a
published map, enter the scale of
the map source (e.g. 1 inch = 100
feet).
17
subcontractor_nam
e code
Text(20)
Required
Code used to distinguish
subcontractor name.
18
verification_code
Text(20)
The verification code should
indicate how the survey
coordinate/elevation reference point
was verified.
19
reference_point
Text(50)
If coordinates and elevations were
surveyed using a traditional survey
method in the field without a GPS,
a description of the reference point
used as the survey benchmark,
(e.g. NYSDOT bridge footing, or
Hydrant at station 00+01 elevation
25).
20
loc_name
Text(40)
Provide a more detailed name for
sample location. 40 characters.
For example, "Laundry Room Soil
Vapor Sample Location."
21
loc_desc
Text(255)
Sampling location detailed
description. Example: "Laundry
room sample collected 4 feet above
ground surface to capture breathing
zone."
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Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
22
loc_type
Text(20)
Requied
Sampling location type. Use codes
in loc_type valid values table for
Soil Vapor Intrusion. Options
include: BASEMENT, CRAWLSPACE,
FIRST FLOOR, OUTDOOR,
SUBSLAB, and UPPER FLOOR.
23
loc_purpose
Text(20)
Sampling location purpose.
Example: "Odors detected in
basement," "Visible Floor
Penetrations."
24
within_facility_yn
Text (1)
Required
Indicates whether this sampling
location is within facility boundaries,
'Y' for yes or 'IN' for no.
25
loc_county_code
Text(20)
If availabe
Location county code is found
within the Valid Values Table.
26
loc_district_code
Text (3)
Use EPA Region number 002.
27
loc_state_code
Text (2)
If available
Location state code; controlled
vocabulary using FIPS codes.
28
remark
Text(255)
Location specific comment.
6.5 Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations EDD file
The Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations (VI_Outdoor_Locations_v4) contains samples
information.
Each Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations must be named according to the following
convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_Outdoor_Locations_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-5 Vapor Intrusion Outdoor Locations data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
Sysloccode
Text (20)
Required
Location identifier of sample
collection. Use sample location
ID. Must be unique for each OU
or Building. Example:
RESIDENT01-A for a sample
location contained within
building code RESIDENT01.
Additional informaiton is
provided in the EDD Manual.
2
Buildingloctyp
e code
Text (10)
Required
The default building loc type
should be OUTDOOR.
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Data Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
3
Buildingcode
Text (20)
Required
Must be the valid code for a
building and match the
building code field in the
VI Bldg Address EDD file
submitted in the current or
previous EDD.
6.6 Vapor Intrusion Sample EDD file
The Vapor Intrusion Sample (VI Samples) contains samples information.
Each Vapor Intrusion Sample file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_Samples_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-6 Vapor Intrusion Samples data structure
Pos
#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
data_provider
Text(20)
REQUIRED
Data provider name
2
sys_sample_code
Text(40)
REQUIRED
Unique sample identifier
3
Sample_name
Text(50)
Required
Additional sample identification
information as necessary. Is not
required to be unique (i.e.,
duplicates are OK). Can be the
same value as in the
sys_sample_code field.
4
sample_matrix_code
Text (3)
REQUIRED
Code which distinguishes between
different type of sample matrix
Table A-l
5
Sample_type_code
Text(20)
Rquired
Code that distinguishes between
different types of samples. Use
code from
rt_sample_type.sample_type_code
valid values table. Example:
Normal field samples are coded "IN",
laboratory method blank samples
are coded "LB", etc.
6
Sample_source
Text(10)
Required
This field identifies where the
sample originated. Samples
collected in the Field are entered as
"FIELD," samples originating in the
Lab are entered as "LAB."
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#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
7
Parent_sample_code
Text(40)
If the sample is a duplicate,
MS/MSD, blind dup, lab dup, etc,
input the parent sample
"sys_sample_code." For example:
A field duplicate "FD" (coded in
sample_type_code) is collected for
sample MW-001-20010606;
therefore, MW-001-20010606 is
input into this field. This field is left
null for all non-duplicate samples.
This field is Required when the
sample type code contains "BD,"
"FD," "FR," "FS," "LR," "MS,"
"MSD," or "SD" entries. Additional
information may be found in the
EDD Manual.
8
Sample_delivery_gro
up
Text(20)
This is the laboratory sample
delivery group.
9
sample_start_date
DateTime
REQUIRED
Sample start date and time
10
sys_loc_code
Text(20)
Location identifier of sample
collection
11
chain_of_custody
Text(40)
Chain of custody identifier. Note: A
single sample may be assigned to
only one chain of custody.
12
sent_to_lab_date
DateTime
Shipping date sample was sent to
lab (in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM
format).
13
Sample_receipt_date
DateTime
Date that sample was received at
laboratory (in MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM
format).
14
sampler
Text(50)
Person taking sample.
15
sampling_company_c
ode
Text(20)
REQUIRED
Name or initials of sampling
company.
16
sampling_reason
Text(30)
Reason for sampling
17
sampling_method
Text(40)
Sampling method
18
task_code
Text(40)
Sampling task code
19
sample_end_date
DateTime
Sample end date and time
20
sample_du ration
Text(20)
The sampling duration
21
sa mple_d u ration_u n it
Text(15)
Sample duration units
Table A-18
22
floor_material
Text(20)
Lowest level floor material at
sample location
23
slab_thickness
Text(20)
Slab thickness at sample location
(in inches)
24
subfloor_material
Text(20)
Material found below the foundation
floor
25
subfloor_moisture
Text(20)
Moisture content at subslab sample
location (i.e. Dry, Damp, Saturated)
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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26
seal_type
Text(20)
Type of seal used during sampling
(i.e. Beeswax, Clay, Teflon Tape)
27
seal_adequate_yn
Text (1)
Did the sample probe seal pass the
tracer test (Y/N)?
28
purge_yn
Text (1)
Was the sample equipment purged
in accordance with work plan
(Y/N)?
29
purge_pid
Numeric
PID instrument reading
30
purge_pid_unit
Text(15)
PID instrument reading units (i.e.
PPb)
31
vac_gauge_initial
Numeric
Vacuum gauge reading immediately
after start
32
vac_gauge_final
Numeric
Vacuum gauge reading immediately
before end
33
vac_gauge_unit
Text(15)
Vacuum gauge instrument units
(i.e. inches of water)
34
vapor_loc_desc
Text(255)
Soil vapor intrusion location
description
35
remark
Text
(2017)
Remark
36
T racer_test_cond ucte
d_yn
Text (1)
Required
Enter a Y to indicate that the
helium tracer tests were conducted
and passed for any sub slab
samples.
6.7 Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC
The Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC (VI TestResultQC) contains data concerning analytical tests
performed on samples with quality control data elements.
Each Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_TestResultQC_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-7 Vapor Intrusion Test Result QC file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sys_sample_code
Text(40)
REQUIRED
Unique sample identifier. Each
sample at a facility must have a
unique value, including spikes and
duplicates. You have considerable
flexibility in the methods used to
derive and assign unique sample
identifiers, but uniqueness
throughout the database is the only
restriction enforced by EQuIS®.
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
2
lab_anl_method_na
me
Text(35)
REQUIRED
Laboratory analytical method name
or description. A controlled
vocabulary column, valid values can
be found in the appendix in table
lab anl method name.
Table A-16
3
analysis_date
DateTime
REQUIRED
Date and time of sample analysis in
'MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM'format. May
refer to either beginning or end of
the analysis as required by EPA.
4
fraction
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Must be either 'D' for dissolved or
filtered [metal] concentration, or T
for everything else. If fraction =
'TCLP', then leachate_method and
leachate_date is required.
5
column_number
Text (2)
REQUIRED
Report as null.
6
test_type
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Type of test. Valid values include
'Initial', 'Reextractl', 'Reextract2',
'Reextract3', 'Reanalysis',
'Dilutionl', 'Diluton2', and 'Diluton3'.
Table A-25
7
lab_matrix_code
Text (3)
REQUIRED
Code which distinguishes between
different type of sample matrix. For
example, soil samples must be
distinguished from ground water
samples, etc. See matrix valid value
table in the appendix. The matrix of
the sample as analyzed may be
different from the matrix of the
sample as retrieved (e.g.
leachates), so this field is available
at both the sample and test level.
Table A-l
8
analysisjocation
Text (2)
REQUIRED
Must be either 'FI' for field
instrument or probe, 'FL' for mobile
field laboratory analysis, or 'LB' for
fixed_based laboratory analysis.
9
basis
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Must be either 'Wet' for wet_weight
basis reporting, 'Dry' for dry_weight
basis reporting, or 'NA' for tests for
which this distinction is not
applicable. The EPA prefers that
results are reported on the basis of
dry weight where applicable.
10
containerjd
Text(30)
Report as null.
11
dilution_factor
Numeric
REQUIRED
Effective test dilution factor. If
value is less than 1, then you need
to put 'concentration factor' in the
comment column.
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
12
prep_method
Text(20)
IF
AVAILABLE
Laboratory sample preparation
method name or description. A
controlled vocabulary (i.e., see
Prep_mthd_var valid values in the
appendix).
Table A-14
13
prep_date
DateTime
Beginning date and time of sample
preparation in 'MM/DD/YYYY
HH:MM' format.
14
lab_name_code
Text(20)
Unique identifier of the laboratory
as defined by the EPA. Controlled
vocabulary, see lab valid value table
in the appendix.
Table A-23
15
qcjevel
Text(10)
May be either 'screen' or 'quant'.
16
lab_sample_id
Text(40)
Laboratory LIMS sample identifier.
If necessary, a field sample may
have more than one LIMS
lab_sample_id (maximum one per
each test event).
17
percent_moisture
Text (5)
Percent moisture of the sample
portion used in this test; this value
may vary from test to test for any
sample. Numeric format is
'NN.MM', i.e., 70.1% could be
reported as '70.1' but not as
'70.1%'.
18
subsample_a mount
Text(14)
Amount of sample used for test.
19
subsample_a mount
_unit
Text(15)
Unit of measurement for subsample
amount. Controlled vocabulary, see
Unit valid values table in appendix.
20
analyst_name
Text(30)
Report as null.
21
instrument Jd
Text(50)
Report as null.
22
comment
Text(255)
Comments about the test as
necessary.
23
preservative
Text(20)
Sample preservative used.
24
final_volume
Numeric
The final volume of the sample
after sample preparation. Include
all dilution factors.
25
final_volume_unit
Text(15)
The unit of measure that
corresponds to the final_volume.
26
cas_rn
Text(15)
REQUIRED
Use values in analyte valid value
table.
27
chemical_name
Text(75)
REQUIRED
Use the name in the analyte valid
value table.
28
result_value
Numeric
Analytical result reported at an
appropriate number of significant
digits. May be blank for
non detects.
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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Result_unit
Text(15)
If available
30
result_error_delta
Text(20)
Error range applicable to the result
value; typically used only for
radiochemistry results.
31
result_type_code
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Must be either 'TRG' for a target or
regular result, 'TIC' for tentatively
identified compounds, 'SUR' for
surrogates, 'IS' for internal
standards, 'SC' for spiked,
compounds, 'CAL' for calculated
pore water concentrations.
32
reportable_result
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Must be either 'Yes' for results
which are considered to be
reportable, or 'No' for other results.
This field has many purposes. For
example, it can be used to
distinguish between multiple results
where a sample is retested after
dilution. It can also be used to
indicate which of the first or second
column result should be considered
primary. The proper value of this
field in both of these two examples
should be provided by the
laboratory.
33
detect_flag
Text (2)
REQUIRED
Maybe either 'Y' for detected
analytes or 'IN' for non_detects. Use
'Y' for estimated (above detection
limit but below the quantitation
limit) or '<' and '>' for tests such as
flash point. Note that '<' must not
be used to indicate non_detects
(use 'N' for non_detects instead).
34
lab_qualifiers
Text(10)
Qualifier flags assigned by the
laboratory.
35
validator_qualifiers
Text(10)
Qualifier flags assigned by the
validation firm.
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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i nterpreted_q ua 1 if ie
rs
Text(10)
Interpreted qualifier flag assigned by
the validator. When the validated_yn =
N (no, meaning the data is not validated
by validator), the interpret qualifier is
required if lab qualifier or validator
qualifier are populated. If the
validated mi = Y (yes, meaning the
data has been validated and the
validator agreed witht eh lab qualifier),
then they should populate the
validator qualifier and the
interpreted qualifier. If the
validated_yn = Y (yes, but the validator
does not agree with the lab qualifier),
then the validator will leave the
qualifier NULL and the final qualifier
is also NULL. When populating th e
interpreted qualifier, please use the
qualifier in the Valid Value in A-10
with the description that can closely
match with the lab qualifier. EPAR
region 2 is not going to add any more
qualifiers.
Table A-10
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validated_yn
Text (1)
REQUIRED
Indicates if the result has been
validated.
Y= "Yes"
N= "No"
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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method_detection_l
imit
Text(20)
Lowest concentration that can be
detected by an instrument with
correction for the effects of sample
matrix and method-specific
parameters such as sample
preparation.
MDLs are explicitly determined as
set forth in 40 CFR Part 136. They
are defined as three times the
standard deviation of replicate
spiked analyses. This represents
99% confidence that the analyte
concentration is greater than zero.
The organic methods in the EPA
500 series, EPA 600 series, and
Standard Methods all give typical
MDLs for clean water samples.
Generally these clean-water MDLs
(corrected for %moisture, sample
size, and dilution) are used for
reporting limits,
but the laboratory may use MDLs
that they have generated. MDLs
generated by the laboratory using
the sample matrix of interest are
the most reliable. If the clean-water
MDLs are used, remember that they
do not include all of the upward
correction
necessary to account for the effects
of sample matrix. This is important
to remember especially for risk
assessments and highly
contaminated samples.
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reporting_detection
Jimit
Numeric
Concentration level above which
results can be quantified with
confidence. It must reflect
conditions such as dilution factors
and moisture content.
Required for all results for which
such a limit is appropriate. The
reporting_detection_limit column
must be reported as the sample
specific detection limit.
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
40
quantitationjimit
Text(20)
Quantitation limits refer to a
minimum concentration of an
analyte that can be measured
within specified limits of precision
and accuracy. They are generally
5-10 times the detection limit.
Thus, when quantitation limits are
used as reporting limits, the
laboratory is saying that the analyte
is not present in a sufficient amount
to be reliably quantified (i.e., at a
concentration above the
quantitation limit).
It may be present and even
positively identified or "seen" at a
lower concentration.
41
detection_limit_unit
Text(15)
Units of measurement for the
detection limit(s). Controlled
vocabulary, see Units valid value
table in the appendix. This field is
required if a
reporting_detection_limit is
reported.
42
tic_retention_time
Text (8)
Report as null.
43
minimum_detectabl
e_conc
Numeric
Minimum detectable concentration
or activity. This value should be in
the same units as the result value.
44
counting_error
Numeric
Counting error as reported by the
laboratory. This value should be in
the same units as the result value.
45
uncertainty
Text(10)
The uncertainty of the counting
error, valid values include "1 sigma"
or "2 sigma" This field is required if
the counting_error field is
populated.
46
critica Lvalue
Numeric
Critical value as reported by the
laboratory.
47
validationjevel
Text(20)
If available
If Validated_yn = Yes, then
validationjevel is required
48
result_comment
Text(255)
Result specific comments.
49
qc_original_conc
Numeric
The concentration of the analyte in
the original (unspiked) sample.
Might be required for spikes and
spike duplicates (depending on user
needs). Not necessary for surrogate
compounds or LCS samples (where
the original concentration is
assumed to be zero).
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Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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50
qc_spike_added
Numeric
The concentration of the analyte
added to the original sample. Might
be required for spikes, spike
duplicates, surrogate compounds,
LCS and any spiked sample
(depending on user needs).
51
qc_spike_measured
Numeric
The measured concentration of the
analyte. Use zero for spiked
compounds that were not detected
in the sample. Might be required for
spikes, spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample (depending on user needs).
52
qc_spike_recovery
Numeric
The percent recovery calculated as
specified by the laboratory QC
program. Always required for
spikes, spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"120%" as "120").
53
qc_dup_original_co
nc
Numeric
The concentration of the analyte in
the original (unspiked) sample.
Might be required for spike or LCS
duplicates only (depending on user
needs). Not necessary for surrogate
compounds or LCS samples (where
the original concentration is
assumed to be zero).
54
qc dup spike adde
d
Numeric
The concentration of the analyte
added to the original sample. Might
be required for spike or LCS
duplicates, surrogate compounds,
and any spiked and duplicated
sample (depending on user needs).
Use zero for spiked compounds that
were not detected in the sample.
Required for spikes, spike
duplicates, surrogate compounds,
LCS and any spiked sample. Also
complete the qc-spike-added field.
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Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
55
qc_dup_spike_mea
sured
Numeric
The measured concentration of the
analyte in the duplicate. Use zero
for spiked compounds that were not
detected in the sample. Might be
required for spike and LCS
duplicates, surrogate compounds,
and any other spiked and
duplicated sample (depending on
user needs). Also complete the qc-
spike-measured field.
56
qc_dup_spike_reco
very
Numeric
The duplicate percent recovery
calculated as specified by the
laboratory QC program. Always
required for spike or LCS duplicates,
surrogate compounds, and any
other spiked and duplicated sample.
Also complete the qc-spike-recovery
field. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"120%" as "120").
57
qc_rpd
Text (8)
The relative percent difference
calculated as specified by the
laboratory QC program. Required
for duplicate samples as
appropriate. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"30%" as "30").
58
qc_spike_lcl
Text (8)
Lower control limit for spike
recovery. Required for spikes,
spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"60%" as "60").
59
qc_spike_ucl
Text (8)
Upper control limit for spike
recovery. Required for spikes,
spike duplicates, surrogate
compounds, LCS and any spiked
sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"60%" as "60").
60
qc_rpd_cl
Text (8)
Relative percent difference control
limit. Required for any duplicated
sample. Report as percentage
multiplied by 100 (e.g., report
"25%" as "25").
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Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
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qc_spike_status
Text(10)
Used to indicate whether the spike
recovery was within control limits.
Use the "*" character to indicate
failure, otherwise leave blank.
Required for spikes, spike
duplicates, surrogate compounds,
LCS and any spiked sample.
62
qc_dup_spike_statu
s
Text(10)
Used to indicate whether the
duplicate spike recovery was within
control limits. Use the "*" character
to indicate failure, otherwise leave
blank. Required for any spiked and
duplicated sample.
63
qc_rpd_status
Text(10)
Used to indicate whether the
relative percent difference was
within control limits. Use the "*"
character to indicate failure,
otherwise leave blank. Required for
any duplicated sample.
64
lab_SDG
Text(20)
Lab Sample Delivery Group (SDG)
identifier. A single sample may be
assigned to multiple Sample
Delivery Group (SDG) based on
different analysis.
6.8 Vapor Intrusion Batch EDD File
Each Vapor Intrusion Batch file must be named according to the following convention:
SiteNameDate.EPAIDCode.VI_Batches_v4.txt (or .csv)
Table 6-8 Vapor Intrusion Batches file data structure
Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
1
sys_sample_code
Text(40)
REQUIRED
Unique sample identifier. Each
sample must have a unique value,
including spikes and duplicates.
Laboratory QC samples must also
have unique identifiers. The
laboratory and the EQuIS®
Chemistry user have considerable
flexibility in the methods they use
to derive and assign unique sample
identifiers, but uniqueness
throughout the database is the only
restriction enforced by EquIS®
Chemistry.
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Pos#
Column Name
Data
Type
Required
Description
Valid Values
In Appendix
2
lab_anl_method_na
me
Text(35)
REQUIRED
Laboratory analytical method name
or description. A controlled
vocabulary column, valid values can
be found in the appendix in table
ab anl method name.
Table A-16
3
analysis_date
DateTime
REQUIRED
Date and time of sample analysis in
'MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM' format. May
refer to either beginning or end of
the analysis as required by EPA.
4
fraction
Text(10)
REQUIRED
For soil vapor intrusion samples,
enter "NA" for 'Not Applicable.' Must
match one of the reported values in
the fraction field of the
VI_TestResultsQC EDD table
submitted in the current EDD.
5
column_number
Text (2)
REQUIRED
Column number, if null, "NA" will be
placed in this field
6
test_type
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Type of test. Valid values include
'Initial', 'Reextractl', 'Reextract2',
'Reextract3', 'Reanalysis',
'Dilutionl', 'Diluton2', and 'Diluton3'.
Table A-25
7
test_batch_type
Text(10)
REQUIRED
Lab batch type. Valid values include
'Prep', 'Analysis', and 'Leach'. This is
a required field for all batches.
Table A-26
8
test_batch_id
Text(20)
Unique identifier for all lab batches.
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EPA Region 2 provides technical support for users of this Comprehensive EDD Specification Manual.
For questions concerning data, data formats, and EDD submittal procedures, please contact EDD EQUIS
Coordinator. For more general questions relating to the site, please contact the EPA RPM assigned to the
site.
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