IDDE Program Plan - Arlington Public Schools
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1. 7 1 APPENDICES A FELDEQUIPMENT EERE 1 B STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR DRY WEATHER SCREENING 1 C DATA SHEETS FOR DRY WEATHER 2 0011200 0 0 4 00 C 1 D DATA SHEET FOR HOTSPOT INVESTIGATIONS eeeeeeeeeee entente nnno tn nes D 1 INWPShared DEPT 74 ARLINGTON Public Schools M5525 R docx iii VERSAR List of Tables LIST OF TABLES Table No Page 4 1 Dry weather screening parameters action cTiteTla 4 1 5 1 Arlington Public Schools IDDE program implementation schedule 5 1 32 Puon zed TIS PU abi e sce me oct RS 5 2 VERSAR Introduction 10 INTRODUCTION Under the Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System VPDES program storm water discharge permit holders or operators are required to implement plans to detect isolate and eliminate improper discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system MS4 that is under the operator s jurisdiction Improper or illicit discharges to the MS4 are those discharges that do not originate as stormwater runoff Improper discharges can be hazardous to public health harmful to aquatic life in receiving waters and detrimental to overall water quality Federal regulation defines an improper discharg2. D WASTE MANAGEMENT N A Skip to part E Observed Pollution Source D1 Type of waste check all that apply L Garbage 0 Construction materials Hazardous materials D2 Dumpster condition check all that apply cover Lid is open Damaged poor condition Leaking or evidence of leakage stains on ground Overflowing D3 Is the dumpster located near a storm drain inlet Y LIN L Can t Tell If yes are runoff diversion methods berms curbs lacking Y JN O Can t Tell E PHYSICAL PLANT N A Skip to part Observed Pollution Source O O O O O E1 Building Approximate age yrs Condition of surfaces Clean Stained Dirty 0 Damaged Evidence that maintenance results in discharge to storm drains staining discoloration Y L Don t know Index O denotes potential pollution source denotes confirmed polluter evidence was seen D 3 VERSAR Appendix D WATERSHED SUBWATERSHED DATE ASSESSED By A SITE DATA AND BASIC CLASSIFICATION Name and Address Category Commercial Industrial Miscellaneous CJ Institutional 0 Municipal Golf Course Transport Related Marina L Animal Facility SIC code if available Basic Description of Operation NPDES Status Regulated Unregulated Unknown Types of vehicles Fleet vehicles _ School buses Other B2 Approximate
3. Intermittent Stagnant If No Skip to Section 5 Flow Depth In SECTION 3 QUANTITATIVE CHARACTERIZATION FIELD DATA FOR FLOWING OUTFALLS PARAMETER RESULT PARAMETER RESULT Chlorine Detergents mg L Fluoride pH Units Form adapted from Brown el al 2004 C 3 VERSAR Appendix C Arlington Public Schools Dry Weather Screening Outfall ID Today s date SECTION 4 PHYSICAL INDICATORS FOR FLOWING OUTFALLS ONLY CHECK if INDICATOR DESCRIPTION a M Sewage Rancid sour Petroleum gas 0 Sulfide Chemical Other Relative NN O 1 Faint 0 2 Easily detected 0 Noticeable from a distance Color O Clear Brown Gray Yellow Green Orange OO ther Turbidity Relative Severity 0 1 Faint colors in sample bottle 2 Clearly visible in sample bottle O 3 Clearly visible in outfall flow See severity Relative Severity L 1 Slight cloudiness 2 Cloudy 3 Opaque Sewage Toilet Paper etc Suds Petroleum oil sheen Other Floatables INDICATOR Outfall Damage Deposits Stains Abnormal Vegetation Poor pool quality Pipe algae growth Trash Unlikely Relative Severity 0 1 Few slight 02 Some Widespread SECTION 5 PHYSICAL INDICATORS FOR BOTH FLOWING AND NON FLOWING OUTFALLS CHECK DESCRIPTION if Present COMMENTS Spalling Cracking or Chipping L Peeling Paint
4. Enlisting school participation in outreach activities such as storm drain stenciling within the school property Training school system employees to prevent and recognize illicit discharges and e Designation of responsible personnel to investigate and remediate illicit discharges within APS 3 1 VERSAR Detection and Resolution Protocols 4 0 DETECTION AND RESOLUTION PROTOCOLS 41 BACKGROUND Dry weather MS4 screening programs involve monitoring both physical and chemical characteristics of dry weather flows If flowing water is present at an outfall during dry weather the quality of the flowing water is assessed in the field Water quality testing for indicator pollutants such as detergents and fluoride and characteristics such as pH temperature and turbidity provides on the spot information to help distinguish between improper discharges and other possible sources of dry weather flow such as groundwater infiltration Physical indicators in flowing water include odor color turbidity and the presence of floating material such as oil sewage or suds Brown et al 2004 Physical indicators of a potentially improper discharge are often evident when flow is not present such indicators include outfall damage deposits or stains unfavorable colors or odors in plunge pools deposits of material in receiving channels and algal growth in pipes Field procedures for dry weather screening as well as health and safety procedures
5. activities include assessing the physical characteristics of the outfall and any discharge and performing screening chemistry tests on the discharge if present Field screening will not proceed unless less than 0 10 inches of rainfall has fallen in the preceding 72 hours Field crews will verify that this dry time criterion has been met before beginning field operations The field staff will obtain and gather the materials listed in Appendix A prior to field work on any given day Standard operating procedures for use calibration maintenance and quality control for all field equipment are provided in Appendix B For the Arlington Public Schools field investigation effort screening of outfalls consists of the following e Locate outfalls using GPS and infrastructure maps in the target areas e Ifthe outfall is subsurface place traffic cones and remove manhole cover e Inspect the selected outfalls for physical evidence of illicit discharge e If flowing water is present perform water chemistry tests in the field If the outfall is subsurface use telescoping sampler arm and cup to obtain sample e Record data on electronic field data sheets e Ifthe presence of suspected illicit discharge is detected Arlington County responsible personnel will be notified within 24 hours To facilitate data collection and information management data gathered during the dry weather screening field effort will be recorded in electronic datasheets running
6. any small bubbles to rise to top of liquid 5 Wipe ampoule completely dry Continue with directions under Reading Sample e Use program number 32 e There will be a 1 minute automatic wait for color development Ammonia 1 Rinse sample cup from Ammonia Test Kit three times 2 Add 5 drops of Stabilizer Solution to the empty sample cup 3 Fill to 25 ml mark with sample 4 Add2 drops Catalyzer Solution stir briefly with ampoule tip 5 Add2 drops Activator Solution stir briefly with ampoule tip 6 Immediately place ampoule in sample cup and snap tip by pressing on side of cup Allow ampoule to fill it will leave a small bubble which facilitates mixing 7 Invert ampoule several times to mix allowing bubble to travel from end to end each time Tap ampoule on hard surface to cause any small bubbles to rise to top of liquid 8 Wipe ampoule completely dry and wait 15 minutes for color development Continue with directions under Reading Sample Detergents Fill zero test tube in detergents test kit with distilled water and wipe dry Insert into sample cell compartment Press and hold button until display reads then 0 00 1 Rinsered tipped dropper bottle with sample 3 times then fill to line with sample 2 While holding ampoule in vertical position snap upper tip using tip breaking tool 3 Invert ampoule and position open end over open dropper bottle Snap upper tip and allow to drain into dropper bottle 4 Cap
7. dropper bottle and shake vigorously with thumb on red cap for 30 seconds 5 Loosen and re tighten cap and then allow to stand undisturbed for 1 minute Layers should separate VERSAR Appendix B 6 Remove red cap and slowly invert over a clean test tube Squeeze bottle until all of the clear chloroform layer is in test tube Remaining blue liquid should be disposed of and dropper bottle thoroughly cleaned before next sample 7 Wipe dry and insert into meter Allow test tube to stand undisturbed for 4 minutes 8 Press and release button reading will appear immediately Do NOT hold down button or you will re zero meter Fluoride Reference Chemetrics 2013 Prior to measuring fluoride in samples a blank is required to zero the instrument A blank must be generated for each series of tests To generate a blank follow steps 1 through 6 below and using distilled water 1 Fill the sample cup to the fill mark with distilled water 2 Add 1 level scoop of reducer powder Screw cap on the sample cup and shake the cup for 10 seconds to dissolve the powder Remove the cap 3 Immediately place either end of the MDL ampoule in the sample cup so that the submerged tip touches the bottom of the cup and rests against the side of the raised snapping platform 4 Snapthe tip by pulling the body of the ampoule toward the side of the cup The ampoule will fill leaving a bubble for mixing 5 mix the contents of the ampou
8. fighting activities and discharges identified by and in compliance with 9V AC25 870 400 D 2 c 3 Improper discharges to the MS4 may be the result of misconnection of a portion of the sanitary sewer system to the storm sewer system failure of sewer infrastructure allowing infiltra tion of public drinking water or sanitary sewer effluent into the storm sewer system inadvertent or deliberate discharges of prohibited effluent to the MS4 or other causes Center for Watershed Protection and USEPA have published guidance for the implementa tion of IDDE programs to detect and remediate improper discharges Brown et al 2004 Illicit discharges in storm drains consist of measureable flow and contain high concentrations of pollutants and or pathogens Dry weather discharges as described by Brown et al 2004 can include the following illicit types e sewage and septic flows e public drinking water supply breach 1 1 VERSAR Introduction e washwater flows such as residential gray water laundry discharges water from commercial car washes fleet washing equipment washdown activity commercial laundries and floor washing to shop drains and e liquid wastes such as oil paint and industrial process water that enter the storm drain system Dry weather flows can also be associated with cleaner discharges that would typically not be considered illicit 9VAC25 870 400 D 2 c 3 water line flushing landscape irrigation diver
9. on ArcPad 10 software In case of instrument failure data will be recorded on pre printed field data sheets Appendix C Datasheets developed by the Center for Watershed Protection Brown et al 2004 were used as the basis for the electronic field datasheets Field crews will use this data entry form to record on site information for each outfall using a series of text boxes drop down menus and check boxes Information collected at each site will be stored in a geodatabase for subsequent organiza tion quality control and reporting The following screening information will be entered onto field data sheets 1 Background Data Record current date physical location GPS location investigators and other background data 2 Outfall Description Enter information describing the outfall including outfall ID if provided by County whether closed pipe or open channel whether subsurface or open to daylight physical dimensions shape orientation material type etc Indicate if water is flowing from the outfall and describe e g yes no intermittent stagnant VERSAR Detection and Resolution Protocols 3 Quantitative Characterization If flowing water is observed perform water chemistry tests as described in Appendix B 4 Physical Indicators for Flowing Outfalls Only Collect information on physical features of flowing outfalls e g odor color turbidity sheens floating materials 5 Physical Indicators for Flowin
10. one or more screening parameters that are outside of acceptable ranges will be investigated further to determine the source or cause of the illicit discharge Any suspected illicit discharges are referred to Arlington County for follow up and possible enforcement VERSAR Location and Mapping of Outfalls 2 0 LOCATION AND MAPPING OF OUTFALLS Arlington Public Schools has completed a reconnaissance of the storm drain network and site conditions of properties subject to its jurisdiction The reconnaissance activities consisted of conducting hotspot investigations HSIs and verifying stormwater infrastructure whose configu ration a discharges to a channel or water body that is located on Arlington Public Schools property or b connects to the storm drain network that is maintained by Arlington County Hotspot investigations Wright et al 2005 consist of investigations of parcels and practices that have the potential to introduce polluted runoff into the storm drain network Source categories that HSIs examine include vehicle operations waste management storage of liquid and solid materials fueling operations loading and unloading activities and turf management Hotspot data collected in the field Appendix D are used to assist in prioritizing outfall screening or targeted BMP implementation efforts that are required under the school system s VPDES MS4 discharge Permit Outfall location data will be entered into Arlington County s stor
11. ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM PLAN Prepared for Arlington Public Schools 2770 South Taylor Street Arlington Virginia 22207 Prepared by Versar Inc 9200 Rumsey Road Columbia MD 21045 April 15 2015 VERSAR Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 0 INTRODUCTION T 1 1 1 1 SOURCES OP ILLICIT DISCHARGES ee 1 1 1 2 DETECTION OF ILLICIT 11 1 0 2 0 0 1040 lt 23 4 4000 0 4 49 1 2 L3 CORRECTION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES cn reach en neta piane arr eh ada eer rine 1 2 2 0 LOCATION AND MAPPING OF OUTFALLSS 4 eren seen 2 1 3 0 IMPLEMENTATION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGE PREVENTION PLAN 3 1 4 0 DETECTION AND RESOLUTION PROTOCOLS 0 4 1 4 1 BACKGROUND 4 1 4 2 INDICATOR ANALYTES equum rA taU CR Ei TEN ERI 4 1 4 3 DRY WEATHER SCREENING PROCEDURE 4 2 4 4 TRACKING DOWN THE SOURCE OF AN IMPROPER DISCHARGE 4 3 4 5 HEALTH AND SAFETY e 4 3 4 6 DATA MANAGEMENT QUALITY CONTROL serene 4 4 5 0 SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ee 5 1 6 0 ANNUAL REPORT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION esee e eere enean nnee 6 1 7 0 REFERENCES
12. Corrosion Comments Flow Line Paint Other Odors L Colos Floatables OilSheen Suds Excessive Algae 0 Other Brown Orange Green Other Aluminum Glass bottles Plastic bottles Paper O Styrofoam Other SECTION 6 OVERALL OUTFALL CHARACTERIZATION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGE POTENTIAL Comments C Suspect 21 Section 4 indicator with a severity of 3 C Potential presence of gt 2 Section 5 indicators L Obvious 21 WQ indicator SECTION 7 NON ILLICIT DISCHARGE CONCERNS C 4 VERSAR Appendix D APPENDIX D DATA SHEET FOR HOTSPOT INVESTIGATIONS VERSAR Appendix D Hotspot Site Investigation WATERSHED SUBWATERSHED UNIQUE SITE ID DATE ASSESSED By PIc MAP GRID Laro 505 wee 0 LMK A SITE DATA AND BASIC CLASSIFICATION Name and Address Category Commercial Industrial Miscellaneous J Institutional J Municipal 0 Golf Course L Transport Related Marina J Animal Facility SIC code if available Basic Description of Operation NPDES Status Regulated INDEX Unregulated Unknown B VEHICLE Operations N A Skip to part C Pollution Source Types of vehicles Fleet vehicles Schoolbuses Other B2 Approximate number of vehicles B3 Vehicle activities circle all that apply Maintained Repaired Recycled
13. Fueled Washed Stored B4 Are vehicles stored and or repaired outside L Y JN Can t Tell Are these vehicles lacking runoff diversion methods DY C1Can t Tell B5 Is there evidence of spills leakage from vehicles Y JN Can t Tell B6 Are uncovered outdoor fueling areas present Y JN Tell B7 Are fueling areas directly connected to storm drains Y JN O Tell B8 Are vehicles washed outdoors L Y CIN O Can t Tell Does the area where vehicles are washed discharge to the storm drain OY JN Can t Tell C OUTDOOR MATERIALS N A Skip 10 part D Observed Pollution Source Are loading unloading operations presen Y JN Tell If yes are they uncovered and draining towards a storm drain inlet Oly ON Cant Tell C2 Are materials stored outside Y ON Can t Tell If yes are they Liquid Solid Description Where are they stored grass dirt area L1 concrete asphalt L bermed area OJO C3 Is the storage area directly or indirectly connected to storm drain circle DY ON O Tell C4 Is staining or discoloration around the area visible Y JN Tell C5 Does outdoor storage area lack a cover Y JN Can t Tell C6 Are liquid materials stored without secondary containment DY LIN L Cant Tell C7 Are storage containers missing labels in poor condition rusting O Y JN Can t Tell
14. common to all components are described in Sections 4 3 through 4 7 4 2 INDICATOR ANALYTES Table 4 1 shows the indicator analytes and their ability to aid in detecting various kinds of discharges Selection was based primarily on information provided in Brown et al 2004 and the Permit requirement that testing be able to distinguish the type of illicit discharge Table 4 1 Dry weather screening parameters and action criteria Recommended Recommended Analyte total chlorine Effluent Type Indicated industrial drinking water sewage Kit or Probe photometer Action Criterion gt 0 4 mg l Instrument Range 0 to 5 mg l fluoride tap water single analyte meter gt 0 25 mg l 0 to 10 mg l ammonia sewage washwater industrial photometer gt 1 mg l 0 2 to 30 mg l surfactants detergents sewage washwater single analyte meter gt 0 25 mg l 0 15 to 1 mg l pH industrial washwater sonde lt 5 industrial 0 to 14 Exceedance criteria are based on the test range of the field kit Results of screening tests will be compared to the criteria presented in Table 4 1 to assist in identifying the possible source of a suspected improper discharge or illicit connection Testing results will be presented in an annual report 4 1 VERSAR Detection and Resolution Protocols 43 DRY WEATHER SCREENING PROCEDURE Initial dry weather screening
15. e as any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of stormwater except allowable discharges pursuant to a VPDES permit This Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination IDDE Program Plan has been developed to comply with requirements of Arlington Public Schools APS VPDES stormwater discharge permit Permit Specifically the Permit requires the operator to a locate and map MS4 outfalls b prohibit improper discharges to the MS4 c develop procedures to detect identify and address improper discharges d facilitate public reporting of illicit discharges e implement the program plan in accordance with the schedule in the Permit and f prepare an annual report to document IDDE program activities This program plan addresses each of these requirements in separate sections below The IDDE program includes overall efforts by APS to 1 identify and map MS4 outfalls and potential sources of illicit discharge 2 screen MS4 outfalls for dry weather discharge the presence of pollutants or other visible signs of an illicit connection and 3 isolate and correct the illicit connection 11 SOURCES OFILLICIT DISCHARGES The Virginia Code defines an illicit discharge as discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer that is not composed entirely of stormwater except discharges pursuant to a VPDES or state permit other than the state permit for discharges from the municipal separate storm sewer discharges resulting from fire
16. falls Year 1 April 18 2016 Screening of 50 outfalls Year 2 April 18 2017 Screening of 50 outfalls Year 3 April 18 2018 A minimum of 50 outfalls are screened per year as required in the Permit A total of 65 outfalls were found during reconnaissance activities Since the update of the County s infrastructure layer and assignment of identification data to the outfalls is ongoing the schedule of outfalls to be screened does not include specific outfall numbers The proposed prioritized list of sites is provided in Table 5 2 and is based on conditions found during HSIs Outfalls that discharge to surface water bodies were prioritized highest since they are a concern to Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Outfalls were prioritized next according to the hotspot status of the sites in which they are located with sites having higher hotspot scores indicating greater pollution potential proceeding first in sequence Sites were further prioritized within hotspot scores according to number of outfalls found during the reconnaissance The top ranked sites will be screened in Year 1 The Year 2 screening effort will include the remaining outfalls not covered in Year 1 and then beginning again with the top ranked sites until the quota of 50 outfalls are screened The Year 3 screening effort will be performed in a similar fashion as Year 2 Any additional outfalls that are found during the Permit cycle
17. g and Dry Outfalls Collect information on physical features of both flowing and dry outfalls Examine outfall for presence and type of algae abnormal vegetation if applicable damage stains sheens and condition of plunge pool if applicable Structural problems e g cracking holes in corrugated metal pipes dissolved concrete should also be noted 44 TRACKING DOWN THE SOURCE OF AN IMPROPER DISCHARGE No trackdowns will be performed for suspected illicit discharges Any outfall that fails physical or chemical parameter screening will be reported to Arlington County Department of Environmental Services Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management DES OSEM staff for followup Arlington County will be notified by Arlington Public Schools immediately if during field investigations any active pollution discharge elevated flow discoloration is evident The annual report will include for each illicit discharge found a discussion of trackdown steps undertaken by Arlington County to identify sources of suspected illicit discharges 45 HEALTH AND SAFETY Ensuring the health and safety of field personnel is the responsibility of every staff member of the program The collective effort of all staff members in providing a healthy and safe work environment will minimize or eliminate the potential for accidents The safety of field staff over rides all other considerations In general the following safety protocol will be followed to
18. gt gt lt 6 N X X u th Her s gt X lt Taylor ES 2600 N Stuart St Hoffman Boston ES 1415 S Queen St Not a hotspot Barrett ES 4401 N Henderson Rd Not a hotspot Swanson Middle School 5800 Washington Blvd Not a hotspot PS gt E S Table 5 2 Continued Abingdon ES Patrick Henry ES Barcroft ES 3035 S Abingdon St 701 S Highland St 625 S Wakefield St ot a hotspot Not a hotspot Not a hotspot 1 ooa 0 Site Name Address H S I status No outfalls Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Reed 1644 N McKinley Road Not a hotspot X X Tuckahoe ES x Williamsburg Middle School X Glebe ES Arlington Science Focus School X 3035 S AbingdonSt N pos 701 SHighlandSt NE Site includes outfalls that discharge to surface water VERSAR Annual Report and Program Evaluation 6 0 ANNUAL REPORT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION As required in Condition II B 3 f of the Permit APS will include reporting on the IDDE program as a portion of its annual report The IDDE program report will include at a minimum The total number of outfalls screened during the reporting period the screening results and number and nature of follow up actions e Asummary of each i
19. le invert it several times allowing the bubble to travel from end to end Wait 1 minute for color development 6 While waiting for color development hold the MDL ampoule with the unsnapped tip pointing upward over the sample cell that will be used in the photometer Snap the upper tip using the blue tip breaking tool The ampoule contents will drain into the sample cell Wipe all liquid from the exterior of the cell 7 Press the power key on the instrument The display will show F Insert the reagent blank cell into the sample chamber with mild downward pressure making sure that it is fully seated 9 Press the Zero Test key The F symbol will flash for approximately 8 seconds then the display will show 0 0 0 To measure fluoride in a sample follow steps 1 through 6 above substituting sample water for distilled water 1 Insert the sample cell into the sample chamber 2 Press the Zero Test key The F symbol will flash for approximately 3 seconds then the sample results will display as mg L B 5 VERSAR Appendix B Waste Disposal Waste containers containing sharps from the field typically 1 liter polypropylene bottle will be capped marked clearly as glass and placed in ordinary trash at the office Waste containers containing liquid waste from screening tests typically 4 liter glass jugs will be stored in a secure location at the office until a licensed hauler is contracted to remo
20. mwater infrastructure GIS coverage Outfalls will be assigned an unique identifier that will be referenced when conducting dry weather screening field work VERSAR Implementation of Illicit Discharge Prevention Plan 3 0 IMPLEMENTATION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGE PREVENTION PLAN Arlington Public Schools in coordination with Arlington County implements the IDDE plan within its jurisdiction by conducting outreach training and other preventive activities that include a educating employees in proper housekeeping techniques on school system properties b informing employees of characteristics of an illicit discharge should they encounter polluting conditions and c providing employees with contact information to report suspected illicit discharges Such training is required in Permit condition II B 1 Activities conducted by Arlington Public Schools as operator include the following e Distribution of County statutes or other guidance in the form of flyers or bulletins to staff regarding illicit discharges e Identification of at risk sites for prioritization based on hotspot status and prior history of complaints issues e Systematic inspections of BMPs and infrastructure and e Systematic as well as incident based outfall screening Activities conducted by Arlington County as responsible authority include the following e Distribution of County contact list and web link for reporting by employees parents or the public
21. number of vehicles Vehicle activities circle all that apply Maintained Repaired Recycled Fueled Washed Stored B4 Are vehicles stored and or repaired outside L Y JN Tell Are these vehicles lacking runoff diversion methods Oy LIN Can t Tell B5 Is there evidence of spills leakage from vehicles Y JN Tell Are uncovered outdoor fueling areas present JN Tell B7 Are fueling areas directly connected to storm drains Y JN Can Tell B8 Are vehicles washed outdoors Y LIN Can t Tell Does the area where vehicles are washed discharge to the storm drain Y JN I Tell C OUTDOOR MATERIALS N A Skip to part D Are loading unloading operations presen Y JN Tell If yes are they uncovered and draining towards a storm drain inlet DY LIN L Cant Tell C2 Are materials stored outside Y Tell If yes are they Liquid 1 Solid Description Where are they stored grass dirt area concrete asphalt bermed area C3 Is the storage area directly or indirectly connected to storm drain circle one Oly LIN Tell C4 Is staining or discoloration around the area visible Y JN Tell C5 Does outdoor storage area lack a cover JN Can Tell C6 Are liquid materials stored without secondary containment Y JN O Tell C7 Are storage containers missing labels or in
22. nvestigation conducted by APS of any suspected illicit discharge Each summary must include 1 the date that the suspected discharge was observed reported or both how the investigation was resolved including any follow up and 11 resolution of the investigation and the date the investigation was closed and e A list of any written notifications of physical interconnection given by APS to other MS4 jurisdictions Each annual report will include an evaluation and assessment of IDDE program compliance as required in Condition II E 1 The IDDE program report will include evaluations of a overall compliance with Permit terms and b effectiveness of illicit discharge remediation activities carried out during the year VERSAR References 7 0 REFERENCES Brown E D Caraco and R Pitt 2004 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessments Center for Watershed Protection Ellicott City MD October Chemetrics 2013 Fluoride SAM and Fluoride MDL Kit user manuals Catalog numbers I 2021 and K 4009 Chemetrics Inc Midland VA September October Pitt R M Lalor R Field D Adrian and D Barb 1993 A User s Guide for the Assessment of Non Stormwater Dischargers into Separate Storm Drainage Systems EPA 600 R 92 238 Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory U S EPA Cincinnati OH Wright T C Swann K Cappiella and T Schueler 2005 Unified Subwa
23. pecifications Preparing sample Depending on the test the sample is prepared by pouring measured amount of effluent into a sample cup An appropriate chemical is added to the sample in the cup A testing ampoule from the appropriate kit is inverted into the sample and the tip snapped off against the side of the cup allowing the sample to flow into the ampoule Reading sample The sample is read by wiping the exterior of the ampoule completely dry and inserting it into the sample cell adaptor The mark on the ampoule is lined up with the arrow on the bottom of the adaptor The ampoule is covered with a light shield and the photometer is instructed to measure the sample The photometer automatically waits the specified development time then displays the result in parts per million ppm of the particular analyte The following steps are specific to Chemetrics test kits for chlorine and ammonia If other kits are used follow manufacturer instructions VERSAR Appendix B Total Chlorine 1 Rinse sample cup from Chlorine Test Kit three times Fill to 25 ml mark with sample 2 Add 5 drops Activator Solution stir briefly with ampoule tip wait 1 minute 3 Place ampoule in sample cup and snap tip by pressing on side of cup Allow ampoule to fill it will leave a small bubble which facilitates mixing 4 Invert ampoule several times to mix allowing bubble to travel from end to end each time Tap ampoule on hard surface to cause
24. poor condition rusting Y JN O Tell DI Type of waste check all that apply Garbage Construction materials Hazardous materials D2 Dumpster condition check all that apply No cover Lid is open 0 Damaged poor condition Leaking or evidence of leakage stains on ground Overflowing D3 Is the dumpster located near a storm drain inlet N LJ Can t Tell If yes are runoff diversion methods berms curbs lacking Y N Tell E PHYSICAL PLANT N A Skip to part Observed Pollution Source E1 Building Approximate age yrs Condition of surfaces Clean Stained Dirty Damaged Evidence that maintenance results in discharge to storm drains staining discoloration Y N Don t know Index O denotes potential pollution source denotes confirmed polluter evidence was seen D 4
25. protect the field staff 1 Bring mobile phone and first aid kit on all field site visits 2 Exercise caution when encountering ants stinging insects ticks snakes raccoons geese mice rats and the like as well as off leash pets 3 Many outfalls are located in remote areas that may be near gathering places for home less or transient individuals Do not enter a potentially hostile area 4 Exercise caution when accessing outfall areas and encountering uneven or slippery terrain rip rap steep slopes and possible sharp objects such as broken glass gabion baskets metal fencing needles or any debris with sharp or pointed edges or corners 5 Perform field work in teams of two whenever possible VERSAR Detection and Resolution Protocols 6 Storm sewer outfalls contain a variety of waterborne bacteria and other harmful chemi cals Wash hands or use antibacterial wipes or hand gels liberally especially prior to lunch breaks etc 7 Any work in confined spaces will be performed by technicians who are appropriately trained and certified for such work 46 DATA MANAGEMENT QUALITY CONTROL Data will be captured electronically in the field using a data entry form designed specif ically for this effort that is operated with a hand held computer The data entry form is configured to display prompts that prevent the user from leaving key data fields blank The template stores electronic data in a geodatabase The data field
26. s include those used for APS dry weather screening efforts If the hand held unit fails field crews will complete hardcopy field datasheets Appendix C The electronic datasheet will speed data collection and eliminate the need for in office field data entry thereby saving time and preventing errors introduced by data entry mistakes At the conclusion of each field day data recorded on the handheld unit will be backed up to a desktop computer and uploaded to a network computer system This daily backup will lessen the chances of losing data due to theft breakage loss or other failure of the handheld computer If hardcopy field data sheets have been used scanned copies will be stored in a secure location and information will be entered directly into the geodatabase via ArcPad The list of outfall sites visited will be checked periodically against the target list of outfalls to be screened to be sure that none have been missed and no data have been lost VERSAR Schedule of Program Plan Implementation 5 0 SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM PLAN IMPLEMENTATION As requiremed in Condition II B 3 of APS Permit the IDDE program is implemented by APS according to the schedule presented in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Arlington Public Schools IDDE program implementation schedule Item Implementation Date Illicit Discharge Procedure Preparation April 18 2015 Public Outreach and Education April 18 2015 Outfall Mappin April 18 2016 Screening of 50 out
27. ted stream flows rising groundwaters uncontaminated groundwater infiltration as defined in 40 CFR 35 2005 20 uncontaminated pumped groundwater discharges from potable water sources foundation drains air conditioning condensation irrigation water springs water from crawl space pumps footing drains lawn watering individual residential car washing flows from riparian habitats and wetlands dechlorinated swimming pool discharges and street wash water Notwithstanding the generally non illicit nature of the above all flowing water discharges from the MS4 shall be tested for presence of excessive pollution that would indicate an illicit discharge 12 DETECTION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES IDDE programs frequently include systematic or targeted screening of storm drain outfalls in priority areas IDDE programs may include both dry weather screening of storm drain outfalls and investigations of upland sources of pollution as it enters the storm drain system This plan establishes the protocol for identifying and screening outfalls draining Arlington Public Schools administered properties These target facilities are screened on an annual basis for presence of illicit discharge as is required by the school system s current VPDES MS4 Permit This Plan also contains the field operations data management and response protocols for the IDDE program 13 CORRECTION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES Outfalls that have been found to be discharging and that have
28. tershed and Site Reconnaissance A User s Manual Version 2 0 Center for Watershed Protection Ellicott City MD February VERSAR Appendix A APPENDIX A FIELD EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST VERSAR Appendix A ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Table A 1 Checklist of field equipment and supplies for dry weather screening Item Field maps large and small scale of study area GPS antenna GPS display Spare GPS Batteries Field data sheets spare on waterproof paper Pencils Measuring tape Flashlight Insect repellent Knee boots First aid kit Outfall water quality screening kit s and procedure manuals Calibrated sonde and display Backpack Orange reflective vests Work gloves APS letter of introduction Digital camera Spare batteries for digital camera Swing sampler and telescoping pole Confined spaces entry tripod harness and oxygen meter Manhole cover lifters Traffic cones Polypropylene bottles for sharps waste 250 mL plastic cup 500 mL wash bottle containing distilled water Gallon cubitainer or equivalent containing distilled water VERSAR Appendix B APPENDIX B STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR DRY WEATHER SCREENING VERSAR Appendix B B 1 Procedures for Pollutant Indicator Testing Water chemistry and water quality measurements of outfall effluent if present
29. ve them A written report of the detailed contents of the waste will be provided to the hauler VERSAR Appendix C APPENDIX C DATA SHEETS FOR DRY WEATHER SCREENING C 1 VERSAR Appendix C Page of 2 Arlington Public Schools Dry Weather Screening SECTION 1 BACKGROUND DATA Date MM DD YY __ Time Military Investigators Form completed by Rainfall Last 24 hours 1 lt 0 1 inches gt 0 1 inches Last 72 hours 0 0 1 inches O 0 1 inches Latitude dd dddd S Longitude dd dddd oW GPS Unit Camera Photo s Notes Comments e origin of outfall if known SECTION 2 OuTFALL DESCRIPTION rcp cmp Circular D Single LI Triple Dimensions O PVC HDPE Elliptical Double Other Height O Steel Terra cotta Other Width Other O Concrete LlRip Rap Trapezoid Depth Open Drainage Earthen Parabolic Top Width Other Other Bottom Width Closed Daylight Pipe O Closed Subsurface Pipe Outfall Elevation Suspended Height ft Submerged Depth In Water ft In Sediment ft Outfall Cover Steel Grate Cage None Other Outfall Protection Gabion Basket Concrete None Other Outlet Erosion None LJ Minimal Erosion 0 Moderate Erosion Heavy Erosion Silted Erosion Source Headwall Condition No Headwall Good Fair Poor Flow Present
30. will be obtained by the use of a single analyte meter detergents fluoride and portable photometers all others and multiparameter sondes respectively The photometer and single analyte meter will measure concentrations of targeted specific analytes that will be used to assess whether a possible illicit discharge exists The multiparameter sonde measures water quality parameters such as specific conductivity pH and temperature as a secondary assessment of illicit discharge potential Photometer or equivalent The water chemistry testing equipment to be used during the field screening will consist of an economical portable battery powered photometer Such photometers are versatile and can be configured to screen for a variety of indicators e g ammonia and chlorine of illicit discharge The detection range is appropriate to the screening criteria that are being employed Dedicated single analyte comparator kits will be used for analytes for which photometric analysis is not available Calibration Initial calibration of the photometer is achieved by inserting the zeroing ampoule from the appropriate test kit Photometric solutions and ampoules that are expired shall not be used for field screening There are no specific QC requirements for field photometers except for practicing proper technique in the field in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The portable photometer will be maintained according to the manufacturer s s
31. will be incorporated into the screening schedule Out of sequence screening will occur in the case of reported potential pollution problems at a specific site Note that three sites Abingdon Elementary School Barcroft Elementary School and Patrick Henry Elementary School did not possess accessible outfalls during the time of reconnaissance and have been eliminated from the outfall screening schedule until outfalls are located on the sites 5 cS Table 5 2 Prioritized list of sites Site Name Address H S I status No outfalls Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Claremont ES 4700 S Chesterfield Rd Not a hotspot 5 X X Campbell ES 7375 Carlin SpringsRd Notahospt 3 X x Key ES 2300KeyBlvd Confirmed 2 x X Long Branch ES Wakefield High School Kenmore Middle School 200 S Carlin Springs Rd Potential 4 x x Gunston MS Potential Career Center 816S Walter Reed Dr Potential 3 x x Traditional S55 N EdisonSt Potemial 2 x x Yorktown High School Oakridge ES 141424848 Potential 1 x x Thomas Jefferson Middle School Carlin Springs ES 5995SthRdS Potential 1 x x Schools Admin Center 1426 N QuincySt_ Potential 1 x x Wilson Stratford JHS HB Woodlawn School Jamestown MS Washington Lee High School 1301 N Stafford St Not a hotspot Randolph ES Drew Model School Nottingham ES Langston Brown Community Center N f
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