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in developing a program of compliance
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tion included in EPA and state regulations
pertaining to MS4s.
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Observation Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
License plate number:
Photo taken? ❑ Y ❑ N
Describe the observation(s)
Report this information to the contact listed
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spotting illicit discharges
at the source 1
�. spotting illicit discharges
at outfalls 6
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evidence of past illicit
discharges 11
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reporting illicit discharges 14
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Date:
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License plate number:
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'llicit discharges have to enter
the MS4 somewhere. All of the
following activities or situations could
be illicit discharges. If you spot one,
it should be reported at once.
Using storm drains for liquid waste
disposal
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Pouring liquid waste into trash bins
or dumpsters
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Hosing down floor mats or trash bins
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Observation Report
Date
Time:
Location:
License plate number: _
Photo taken? ❑ Y ❑ N
Describe the observation(s):
Report this information to the contact listed
on page 14 of this workbook.

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"Midnight dumping"
Commercial car washes that allow waste-
water to flow into a storm drain
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Observation Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
License plate number:
Photo taken? ❑ Y ❑ N
Describe the observation(s)
Used motor oil, oil filters or other
automotive wastes disposed near storm
drains or in streets
Mobile carpet cleaners or auto dealers
that release wastewater into the street
Report this information to the contact listed
on page 14 of this workbook.
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Idusrlmleeii{&that 6o wastewater
to flow inolstormd&m
Leaking bags, cans or containers near
a stormd&nor street
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IIlicit discharges can also be
detected at outfalls, where the MS4
empties into a stream, river or bay.
If you notice any of the following
situations at a storm drainage outfall,
report it immediately.
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Rainbow sheen on stormwater
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Observation Report
Date:
Time:
Location:
License plate number:
Photo taken? ❑ Y ❑ N
Describe the observation(s):
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Report this information to the contact listed
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If you observe an illicit discharge or
evidence of past discharges or if
you see or smell something that could
indicate an illicit discharge, note the
date, time and place of the event.
Take a photo, and if appropriate, record
a license plate number.
To report an incident, the Observation
Reports in this section can be com-
pleted and given to your supervisor
or the contact person listed below:
Name:_
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Important note: If the source of the discharge
is present, be warned —these materials can be
dangerous. Unless you can positively identify
the materials as non -hazardous, do not touch or
attempt to move them. Keep your distance and
make yourreport immediately.
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Trash or garbage at an outfall
Persistent foam on water
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1 Any discoloration or cloudiness
in stormwater
Grease or oil on stormwater
Empty cans or containers near a
storm drain
— Open pipes flowing in dry weather
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'Stains near drainage pipes
© Stained drainage channel
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Smoke or vapors
°Dead or dying vegetation
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Any strong odor (especially a
sewage smell)
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If you notice any evidence of past
illicit discharges, these should
also be reported.
Stained storm drain grates
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