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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination in Storm Drains Manual - Part 2

Mark P. Rossow, PhD, PE Retired


Course Outline

This five-hour online course begins by presenting detailed protocols to conduct rapid field screening of problem outfalls. Next, detailed guidance is presented on the wide range of chemical monitoring options that can be used to identify the composition of illicit discharge flows. Then, procedures for investigating storm drain systems to locate and remove individual illicit discharges are given.  Finally, tips on the best methods to repair or eliminate discharges are provided. Specific advice is presented on how to identify responsible parties, develop pre-approved subcontractor lists, and estimate unit costs for typical repairs.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

Intended Audience

This course is intended primarily for civil, environmental, and hydraulic engineers concerned with storm water management.

Benefit to Attendees

A person completing this course will be familiar with and able to apply procedures for planning and implementing an IDDE program.

Course Introduction

The initial step in identifying illicit discharges is to conduct a simple field assessment known as the Outfall Reconnaissance Inventory (ORI). The ORI is designed to fix the geospatial location and record basic characteristics of individual storm drain outfalls, evaluate suspect outfalls, and assess the severity of illicit discharge problems in a community.

Course Content

This course is based on Chapters 11-14 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency document, “Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessments” by E. Brown, D. Caraco, and R. Pitt, October, 2004.  Chapters 1-10 and the Technical Appendices from the manual are included as reference material.

 

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination in Storm Drains Manual - Part 2

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination in Storm Drains Manual - Chapters 1 to 10

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination in Storm Drains Manual - Technical Appendices

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Course Summary

Detailed technical information on the methods to screen, characterize and remove illicit discharges in MS4 communities is given.  Specific monitoring techniques and protocols are described in detail.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/swfinal.cfm


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.