Quarterly Visual Examination of Storm Water Quality
Once per quarter, the facility-wide environmental inspection should include a visual
examination of the storm water discharge outfall using this portion of the form. The
visual examination must be conducted during daylight hours. If no rain occurred, check
“No Rain.” Complete this form.
Quarterly Visual Examination of Storm Water Quality
Once per quarter, the facility-wide environmental inspection should include a visual
examination of the storm water discharge outfall using this portion of the form. The
visual examination must be conducted during daylight hours. If no rain occurred, check
“No Rain.” Complete this form.
Examination
Person conducting examination
Nature of Discharge
Visual quality of storm water discharge and probable sources
Color
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Clarity
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Odor
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Floating Solids
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Suspended Solids
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Settled Solids
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Foam
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Oil Sheen
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
Other
Suspected Source of Contaminant/Comments
How long since the last rain event greater than 0.1 inch? (in hours; must be at least 72 hours)
Start Time of Rainfall Event
Stop Time of Rainfall Event
Duration of Storm (in hours)
Magnitude of Rainfall (in inches)
Is the amount of rainfall over 0.1 inches?
Estimate the total volume (in gallons) of the discharge sampled
Additional comments
Source: Ergon - Lubbock 14842 (Community Member)