Standard Operating Procedure for:
A.7 IDDE: Removing Illicit Discharges
Purpose of SOP: Proper removal of an illicit discharge will ensure it does not recur. Using legal methods for
the removal will minimize the municipality's liability. This SOP provides an overview of illicit
discharge removal procedures.
Always:
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Standard Operating Procedure for:
A.6
IDDE: Tracing Illicit Discharges
Purpose of SOP: | To provide a quick reference list of items to keep in mind during tracing activities to
efficiently and systematically identify the source of an illicit discharge.
Always:
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Review / consider information collected when illicit discharge was initially identified (Incident
Tracking Sheet or Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form).
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---SAMPLE---
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Fawn of » Veuw Hampshire
Planning and Pexmitting
Sewices
Planning~ Building ~ Electrical~Plumbing~ Cade Enforcement
Address here, New Hampshixe 03210
TELEPHONE (603) XXX-XXXX FAX (603) XXX-XXXX
September 1, 2005
Citizen
22 Main Street
Town, NH 03210
RE: Tax Map #
Dear Citizen:
On August 30, 2004, , Planning Inspector and | responded to a
report of a discharge to the storm drain system on property owned by you at
Street in , NH.
ILLICIT DISCHARGE HOTLINE INCIDENT TRACKING SHEET
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Incident ID:
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Responder Information
Call taken by: Call date:
; Precipitation (inches) in past 24-48
Call time: hrs:
Reporter Information
Incident time: Incident date:
Caller contact information (optional):
Incident Location (complete one or more below)
Latitude and longitude:
Or other coordinate system
Stream address or outfall #:
Closest street address:
Standard Operating Procedure for:
A.5
IDDE: Septic System Inspections
Purpose of SOP: Failed septic systems can adversely impact water quality.
This SOP provides a quick reference list to supervisors and field crews thal are conducting
an initial screening for failures in areas that are identified in the full IDDE program.
Always:
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Refer potential septic system failures to the local Health Officer for enforcement.
Whenever Possible:
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Never:
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Standard Operating Procedure for:
A.4 IDDE: Citizen Call-in Inspections
Purpose of SOP: | To collect appropriate information from a citizen reporting a potential illicit discharge to
increase the chances of identifying and removing its source.
Always:
@ Use the Incident Tracking Sheet to collect the appropriate information.
@ Promptly investigate reported incidents.
@ Document any further action taken.
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Standard Operating Procedure for:
A.3 IDDE: Opportunistic Inspections
Purpose of SOP: | This SOP provides field personnel with a quick checklist of proper procedures to
follow if they observe illicit discharges while conducting their regular duties.
Always:
@ Call dispatcher, supervisor, or code enforcement if you see evidence of an illicit
discharge.
@ Assess the general area of the illicit discharge to see if you can identify its source.
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A.2
Standard Operating Procedure for:
IDDE: Long-Term Inspections
Purpose of SOP: | To provide supervisor and field crew with a punch list of things to remember during
regularly scheduled inspections.
Always:
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Conduct inspections during dry weather periods.
Check the outfall’s dimensions, shape, and component material using the Storm Drain
Characteristic Form.
Characterize and record observations on basic sensory and physical indicators (e.g., odor,
color, oil sheen).
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NOTE: This information is to accompany the Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form.
Odor — Most strong odors, especially gasoline, oils, and solvents are likely associated with high responses on the toxicity
screcning test.
Stale sanitary wastewater: sewage
Detergent, perfume: Laundromat or household laundry
Sudiur (“rotten eggs"): industries that discharge sulfide compounds or organics (meat packers, canneries, dairies)
Or! and gas: facilities associated with vehicle maintenance or petroleum product storage (gas stations) or petroleum
Dry Weather Outfall Inspection Form
| Location Information
Date:
Time:
Outfall ID:
Inspector:
Outfall Location:
Receiving Waterbody:
Photo Taken: Yes No Ph
Weather: Clear
Precipitation in the past 3 days:
Cloudy
No Yes
Trickle
Trickle
None
None
Pipe Flow:
Seepage Flow:
Color (if flow is present):
oto ID:
Approximate Temp:
inches
Steady
Steady
1/4 pipe flow or more
1/4 pipe flow or more
Wind Present: Yes No
