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City of Myrtle Beach

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Manual

In April 2003, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems1 (MS4s). Over 70 South Carolina communities have now become subject to Stormwater Phase II regulations based on their designation as Urbanized Areas according to the 2000 US Census. The City of Myrtle Beach currently sponsors the Coastal Waccamaw Stormwater Education Consortium (CWSEC), which supports public outreach activities aimed towards minimizing pollutant stormwater runoff and enhancing coastal area water quality. The City also supports an online customer service request webpage whereby citizens can submit requests for any city service, including reporting contaminant spills, asking stormwater site inspection questions, and requesting stormwater management information.

Revision Date: January 14, 2008

1 An MS4 is defined as any conveyance or system of conveyances that is owned or operated by a state or local government entity designed for collecting and conveying storm water, which is not part of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works.

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Table of Contents General Information............................................................................................................ 3

Activities that Produce Discharges ................................................................................. 3 Field Inspections ................................................................................................................. 6

Priority Areas .................................................................................................................. 6 Inspection Frequency ...................................................................................................... 6 Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Field Sheet................................................... 7

General Data ............................................................................................................... 7 Sample Collection....................................................................................................... 7 Outfall Description...................................................................................................... 7 Physical Indicators ...................................................................................................... 7 Non-Illicit Discharge Concerns .................................................................................. 8

Illicit Discharge Investigations ........................................................................................... 8 Investigative Methods..................................................................................................... 8 Removing or Correcting an Illicit Discharge.................................................................. 9 Tracking System ............................................................................................................. 9

Emergency Spill Response ................................................................................................. 9 ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Drainage Ditch Maintenance List ............................................................ 11 Attachment B: Key Outfall List........................................................................................ 15 Attachment C: Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Field Sheet ............................ 23 Attachment D: Standard Operating Guidelines – Emergency Guideline ......................... 25

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General Information A critical element of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit is for the City of Myrtle Beach to implement an Illilcit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program. Such a program aims to protect citizens, tourists, and wildlife alike with respect to monitoring the water quality of public and private drainage systems and taking appropriate action when non-stormwater discharges are discovered during visual inspections. In fact, the City of Myrtle Beach’s stormwater ordinance prohibits non-stormwater or illicit discharges into the public stormwater system. It is commonly known that public and private stormwater systems within the city discharge or overflow into a nearby earthen ditch or tie into an existing public drainage pipe. What might not be as well known is that these conveyance structures have the capability to rapidly transport stormwater runoff from surfaces such as roadways, parking lots, maintenance and storage areas, and residences during rainfall events with the ultimate destination being either the Atlantic Ocean or Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway. Water quality has a significant impact on our way of life. A majority of the city’s drinking water originates from the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway, and residents and tourists often enjoy swimming, boating, or fishing in the open water of our city beaches. Since there are only a few mechanical stormwater filtering and cleaning mechanisms within the city, it is imperative that every resident and visitor do their part in eliminating non-stormwater discharges into our public stormwater system. An illicit discharge can be defined as any discharge to that is not composed entirely of stormwater with the exception of discharges granted under an NPDES permit or discharges resulting from fire fighting and emergency management activities. Illicit discharges can typically be divided into two types: direct and indirect.

Direct illicit discharges, or connections, involve sources that are directly piped to the public drainage system, such as inappropriately connected sewer services or waste water lines from buildings, or intentional dumping of chemicals into a nearby storm drain. Indirect illicit discharges, on the other hand, are much more difficult to identify and locate since they typically involve the exfiltration of a pollutant from a given source and an infiltrating storm drain in close proximity. More than likely a majority of the illicit discharges discovered by observers will be considered direct discharges.

Activities that Produce Discharges Land use has the ability to predict probable illicit discharge sources depending upon the type of discharge discovered. Possible illicit discharges from the following locations are briefly discussed in this section: residential sites, commercial sites, industrial sites, institutional sites, and municipal sites. Residential Sites: The two most common residential site illicit discharges are failing septic systems and oil dumping. The City of Myrtle Beach is currently working in

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concert with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to transfer all residences that currently operate with septic systems to become serviced by the public sewer system. Other possible residential discharges are irrigation overflows, excessive car or watercraft washing, or intentional vehicle oil and other household chemical dumping. Commercial Sites: The most common commercial site illicit discharges include outdoor disposal of food wastes (oils/greases); vehicle fueling, maintenance, and washing; parking lot power washing; and poor dumpster management (debris). Recreational areas, such as marinas and campgrounds, can also prove to be a notable source of sewage discharges. Industrial Sites: The most common industrial site illicit discharges are rinse water, process water, wash water, and contaminated cooling water. Spills and leaks, ruptured pipes, and leaking underground storage tanks are also a source of illicit discharges. Many industries are required to have stormwater pollution prevention and spill response plans under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Industrial Storm Water NPDES Permit Program. Institutional Sites: Institutions such as hospitals, corporate center complexes, colleges, churches, and cemeteries are considered institutional sites. The most common institutional site illicit discharges are those from fleet maintenance, fueling, outdoor storage, and loading/unloading areas. Municipal Sites: Municipal sites include operations that handle solid waste, water, wastewater, street and stormwater maintenance activities, fleet washing, and yard waste disposal. The most common municipal site illicit discharges are spills and dumping from transport-related areas such as streets and highways, and airports, as well as contamination from maintenance yards. Table 1 summarizes common activities that can produce illicit discharges by the various land uses mentioned above.

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Table 1. Land Uses, Generating Area, and Activities that Produce Discharges Land Use Generating Area Activities

Residential Apartments Mulit-family homes Single family homes

Car washing Driveway cleaning Dumping/spills

o Leaf litter o Sewage holding tanks for RVs/boats

Equipment cleaning Excessive lawn/landscape watering or fertilizing Septic system maintenance

Commercial

Campgrounds/RV parks Car dealerships/rentals Car washes Laundry cleaning Gasoline stations Automotive repair Marinas Garden centers Restaurants Water parks/pools

Exterior cleaning with pressure washer Dumping/spills Excessive irrigation/fertilizing Outdoor fluid storage Vehicle fueling Vehicle maintenance/repair Vehicle washing Equipment cleaning

Industrial

Automotive recycling Beverages/brewing Construction vehicle

washouts Distribution centers Food processing Garbage truck washouts Marina/boat repair Petroleum product storage Printing

Process water/rinse water Washdown of loading/un-loading areas Outdoor material storage

Institutional Churches Hospitals Schools/Universities

Exterior cleaning with pressure washer Dumping/spills Vehicle washing

Municipal

Airports Landfills Vehicle maintenance areas Storage yards Streets

Exterior cleaning with pressure washer Dumping/spills Outdoor material storage Road maintenance Vehicle fueling Vehicle maintenance/repair Vehicle washing

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Field Inspections Field inspections pertain to scheduled and unscheduled visual illicit discharge inspections, preferably in dry weather conditions. Street and Drainage Division personnel have the primary responsibility of performing the illicit discharge field inspections, however other city inspectors can perform inspections once they receive adequate training from Street and Drainage Division staff. Priority Areas The city has the ability to evaluate any outfall located within the city to determine if it should be considered a key outfall location, or more simply a significant stormwater discharge location. As a general rule the following are always considered key outfall locations:

• All drainage channels to the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway with the key outfall location being the last accessible outfall within jurisdiction of the City of Myrtle Beach,

• All outfalls to the Atlantic Ocean having a diameter of 36-inches and greater (excluding outfalls at 26th Avenue South, 14th Avenue North, and 53rd Avenue North), and

• Selective drainage inputs into any waterbody placed on the 303(d) Impaired Waters list.

Key outfalls should be identified on the citywide stormwater drainage system utility map using unique identification nomenclature (ex. sw_monitor-XXXX). The more commercialized and industrial areas of the city, shop yards, and areas associated with new construction or renovation activities have a higher likelihood of illicit connections or improper disposal of waste products. Stormwater maintenance crews and city inspectors should be on high alert to observe outfalls on these sites and drainage channels within close proximity. Inspection Frequency

• All drainage ditches, canals, and streams will be visually inspected annually to detect any illicit connections beyond normal surface drainage. A majority of the drainage ditches, canals, and streams will be inspected during routine cleaning and cutting maintenance activities. Refer to Attachment A for a drainage ditch maintenance list and corresponding unique identification coding used within the work order tracking software.

• All storm drains will be visually inspected annually to detect any illicit

connections. A majority of the storm drains will be inspected during routine cleaning activities associated with established citywide stormwater maintenance zones. Refer to the electronic map of the city with the following feature classes

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displayed: drainage structures, drainage pipelines, drainage junctions, drainage outfalls, drainage text, swale/ditch, drainage node, DDC ponds, and stormwater maintenance zones.

• Key outfalls will be inspected semi-annually for evidence of potential illegal

discharge activities. Refer to Attachment B for a current list of key outfalls located within the city limits. These key outfalls have been divided into classifications of Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway Outfalls, Atlantic Ocean Outfalls (> 36-inch diameter), 303(d) Impaired Water Bodies, and Shellfish Monitoring Areas.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Field Sheet The Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Field Sheet is divided into five sections: General Data, Sample Collection, Outfall Description, Physical Indicators, and Non-Illicit Discharge Concerns. Each section will be discussed briefly. General Data The general data section includes recording the inspectors name, date and time of the inspection, and the unique outfall unit identification number found either in Attachment B or by viewing the citywide drainage map using the GeoMedia software. Sample Collection Since a majority of the field inspections are considered visual inspections, the data collection section will only be utilized in the event a sample needs to be taken for specialized chemical analysis. The inspector will use a grab sample collection device or kit to capture a representative stormwater sample for further third-party analysis. If a sample is taken at a particular outfall location, simply make note of the event and the location of collection within this section. Outfall Description The outfall description section basically provides a physical description of the type of outfall being inspected and whether there is flow present or not. The outfall structure type (open drainage channel or closed pipe), material (ex. RCP, CMP, PVC, AL, or HDPE), shape (ex. circular, elliptical, box, single, double, triple, trapezoid, or parabolic) and dimensions (ex. diameter, depth, or top/bottom widths) are recorded. A notation should be made on the field sheet whether or not the stormwater inlet/outlet is submerged in water with or without sediment being present. Physical Indicators The physical indicators section illustrates a more detailed description of the visual observations discovered of the structure and water quality of the outfall field inspection.

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The physical indicators documented in this section include odor, color, turbidity, floatables, outfall damage, deposits/stains, and abnormal vegetation. Three physical indicators, odor, color, and turbidity) are ranked on a relative severity index (1-3) with 3 being the most severe condition, while the other indicators simply have a space provided for written comments. Non-Illicit Discharge Concerns The non-illicit discharge concerns section of the inspection field sheet is an area where any additional concerns can be written. For example, if sediment build-up or trash needs to be removed from a channel or pipe inlet/outlet, then a notation of the requested activity should be included within this section. Illicit Discharge Investigations Once an illicit discharge is detected at an outfall, an illicit discharge investigation is triggered to track down the individual pollutant source. The type of investigative method is dependent upon the discharge problem. Investigative Methods City personnel should consider the following investigative methods when an illicit discharge is detected: Storm drain network investigations: Storm drain investigations narrow the source of a discharge problem to a single segment of the stormwater drainage system. The investigation starts at the outfall, and the investigator/field crew explores the upstream pipe network. Common approaches include working progressively up the line segment from the outfall and inspecting manholes for the pollutant along the way, or taking a more tactical approach by inspecting strategic points of the stormwater system. A map of the stormwater system is recommended with this investigation. Drainage area investigations: When a drainage area is large and complex, and when the discharge appears to be specific to a certain type of land use or generating site, a drainage area investigation may be more appropriate. A drainage area investigation involves a parcel-by-parcel analysis of potential generating sites within the drainage area of a problematic outfall. Common approaches include land use investigations, site specific utility as-built reviews, or aerial or infrared aerial photography analysis. On-site investigations: Once the illicit discharge has been tracked and isolated to a specific section of storm drain an on-site investigation can be performed to find the root cause of the discharge. Common approaches include performing dye tests on plumbing systems or searching for surface breakouts signifying a leak.

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Removing or Correcting an Illicit Discharge Once the source of the discharge is identified, the discharge must be immediately removed from the system, or terminated. Any situation that is considered an eminent threat to the health and safety of citizens or the environment warrants immediate resolution of the hazard and may result in the issuance of an instantaneous emergency cease and desist order. The inspector/field crew should determine who is responsible for repairs (physical and environmental) to the drainage system. If the responsible party is the city, then a work order will be issued by the Stormwater Technician or Street and Drainage Division Superintendent and completed within a timely manner. If the responsible party is either a private property owner or third-party entity, then a certified written Letter of Correction will be distributed to the property owner of record and any corresponding third-party entities involved in the discharge event. The property owner must complete the required corrective action(s) within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the written notification (i.e. the date of delivery of the certified letter). The date of delivery can easily be obtained from the United States Postal Service (USPS) by entering the unique identification number from the certified mail receipt online at http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm. A City inspector will re-inspect the site/location when the seven (7) calendar day time period expires to ensure corrective measures are in place. If any deficiencies exist during the re-inspection, prompt enforcement measures and penalties will result in accordance with the City of Myrtle Beach stormwater ordinance, Section 18-44 ‘Enforcement’ and Section 18-45 ‘Penalties’. Tracking System The Street and Drainage Division currently uses an infrastructure management software program called HANSEN® to track street and drainage maintenance activities. Stormwater maintenance crews provide spot inspections2 when performing work orders to detect illicit connections. The Street and Drainage Superintendent and Stormwater Technician both record illicit discharge inspections3 and illicit discharge detection4 activities in the HANSEN® program as work orders. Emergency Spill Response Emergency spill responses will be coordinated with the city public works, police, and fire departments. The Standard Operating Guidelines (EMER-7) represented in Attachment D from the fire department will be the governing procedural document for emergency spills. 2 HANSEN® spot inspection activity code: SPINSP 3 HANSEN® illicit discharge inspection activity code: IDINSP 4 HANSEN® illicit discharge detection activity code: DISCHG

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As soon as any person responsible for a facility, operation, or property, or persons responsible for emergency response, has any information related to a known or suspected release of material that are resulting or may result in an illicit discharge, they should take all necessary steps to ensure the identity of the contaminant, discovery of the root cause of the discharge, and cleanup. In the event of a non-hazardous materials release, the responsible person must notify the City of Myrtle Beach Public Works Department in person, using the online service request website, by telephone, or by facsimile no later than 5:00 p.m. of the next business day. A written notice from the responsible person must be submitted to the Street and Drainage Superintendent within three business days of the spill. The written notification should include the identifiable contaminant, root cause of the discharge, and corrective actions taken to cleanup the spill. Include implementation date(s) and time(s) if necessary of the corrective actions.

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Attachment A: Drainage Ditch Maintenance List

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Ditch locations for Maintenance in the City of Myrtle Beach HANSEN Identification Location: Limits: Dist. (ft) Comments:

DITCH 13 S 13th South 13th to 17th South 1100

DITCH 17S BENT OK 17th South Roadside Ditches by Bent Oaks 1800

DITCH 21ST N EXT 21st Ave. North Ext. 21st to treatment plant 1400 STND STN0188 to STND STN0189 21st Ave. North Cromley Circle over to Grissom 2300

DITCH 21ST N 21st Ave. North Behind Courtyard Inn 700 STMH 24N-103 to STMH 24N-102 28th Ave. North Between Oak and Kings 150

DITCH 38TH N 38th Ave. North Grissom Pkwy along 38th to Longleaf Place 3100

DITCH 44TH N 44th Ave. North 44th to 48th N. behind Park Terrace 1500 Round up treatment

DITCH 47TH N 47th Ave. North Ditch parallel to roadway behind homes 900 Round up treatment

DITCH COVNT TWRS 48th Ave. North Covenant Towers to Grissom and 48th N to Power Substation 2013 Portions cannot be accessed

DITCH 68TH N 68th Ave. North Roadside Ditches - 17 BUS to North OB 1200

DITCH 9 S 9th Ave. South 9th to 13th South including lake 2200 Ditch must be hand cut and sprayed

DITCH AIRPORT Airport (Tower St.) East of Tower St. to Bypass 17 5173

DITCH AFB-WEST Former AFB Farrow Pkwy finger lakes west to waterway 10200

DITCH ALDER PK Alder Park 501 to 3rd Ave. North 1200

DITCH SEABD CMNS Behind Lowes 10th to 21st North 3300

STMH CHR-042 to STIN PND0008 Broadway Broadway to 3rd South 800

DITCH CANNON RD Cannon Road Roadside ditches and Cannon Rd. to 3rd S 900

DITCH CAR COVE Carolina Cove Pridgen Road to storage pond 1400

DITCH CITY SVCS City Services Service building to Hog Lot ditch 1100 Partially fenced in

DITCH CLARK ST Clark Street Harrelson to Grissom 4500

DITCH COALITION Coalition Way 707 to Bypass 1100

DITCH COLONIAL Colonial Drive Road by home to lake 200 Needs periodic round up spray

STIN PND0106 County Office Bldg. Area around retention lake 3900 Under contract maintenance STND STN0010 to STND STN0011 Dorman Circle Dorman to Talbot 500

STND STN0448 to STMH 29N-006 Elks Club Elks Lodge at 606 27th N to 29th N. 500

DITCH FAROW PKWY Farrow Parkway Farrow Pkwy to just east of Squires Rd. 6100

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HANSEN Identification Location: Limits: Dist. (ft) Comments: DITCH GRNS BLVD Greens Blvd Roadside ditch 1600

DITCH GRISSOM Grissom Parkway 38th to 44th North-roadside 2200

STND STN0008 to STND STN0009 Hampton Circle Hampton to Lake 400

DITCH HWY 501 Highway 501 Roadside ditches Seaboard to Cannon Rd 6200

DITCH JOEWHITE1 Mr. Joe White Ave. Futrell Park to Canal Street 2600 Portions cannot be accessed

DITCH JOEWHITE2 Mr. Joe White Ave. Bypass to ICWW 3000

DITCH KOA CAMP Koa Campground 9th to 5th South 1200

DITCH CNTRY CLUB Country Club Drive Roadside ditch to power line 1500

STMH CEL-064 to STMH CEL-062 Mama Canal 17 Bypass to ICWW 4500

DITCH MAMA CNAL Mama Canal 29th to 38th North 4100

DITCH MIDDLE SCH Middle School 36th Ave. North street end to subdivision 2100

STND STN0006 to STND STN0007 Monticello Drive Roadside ditch 400

DITCH MEYERS AVE Meyers Avenue Myers Ave to just past old Phyllis 5100

DITCH NANCE SUBD Nance Subdivision All roadside ditches 2100

DITCH N IND PK North Industrial Pk Side and back lot ditches 3233

STND STN0515 to STMH OCA-001 Ocala Street Roadside ditch 1800

DITCH MIDWAY SWH Ocean Blvd. 29th South to AFB front gate 3300

DITCH OSCEOLA ST Osceola Street Roadside ditch 3300

DITCH OWENS TRPK Owens Trailer Park Hwy 15 to Pridgen Road 2600 Fences block some access

DITCH PINE LKS Pine Lakes Dr. 44th N. to Pinewood Road 3200 Some areas not accessible

DITCH PINEWD RD Pinewood Road Camelia to Pine Lake 1000 Portions cannot be accessed

DITCH RACEPATH Racepath Area Racepath to Holly Drive 1300

DITCH RAMSEY AC Ramsey Acres Oak Drive to Cannon Road 2400

DITCH SANTEE CPR Santee Cooper 10th N. to 501 4200

DITCH SEABD AREA Seaboard Area Executive, Enterprise, Stockholder 8600

DITCH SEAGATE Seagate Village Area Internal ditch system 9300

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HANSEN Identification Location: Limits: Dist. (ft) Comments:

STMH 21N-222 to STND STN0551 Time Warner Rear ditch from 18th to 21st North 900

STMH GRI-273 to STND STN0575 Vistana Property Grissom to Mama Canal 800

STND STN0156 to STND STN0157 Wal Mart Area Golden Corral to Delos 1200

DITCH WITHERS MN Withers Main Branch 501 to Broadway 2200 Spray and keep clear of shopping carts

DITCH WOODSIDE Woodside Drive South Woodside across Poinsett Dr. to North Woodside 1900 Portions cannot be accessed

DITCH YAUPON Yaupon Corridor 17th to 25th South 3600

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Attachment B: Key Outfall List

LOCATION ILLUSTRATION OUTFALL DESCRIPTION ATLANTIC INTERCOASTAL

WATERWAY

Myrtlewood Golf Club – City Limit Monitoring Area at Grissom

Parkway and 48th Avenue North

Open channel [sw_monitor-0015]

Broadway at the Beach Outfall – City Limit Monitoring Area at 17 Bypass


Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority Outfall


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Mr. Joe White Avenue Outfall


Coastal Grande Mall Outfall – City Limit Monitoring Area at 17 Bypass


Air Force Base Outfall – City Limit Monitoring Area at Emory Road


ATLANTIC OCEAN (> 36-INCH DIA.)

Bear Branch (Vista Del Mar)


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Cane Patch Swash (68th Ave. North)

1 x 42-inch and 1 x 66-inch [sw_monitor-0018]

Haskell Circle (near Island Vista)

1 x 36-inch [sw_monitor-0007]

Beach Colony Resort

2 x 60-inch (in Ocean) [sw_monitor-0006]

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24th Avenue North

2 x 36-inch [sw_monitor-0005]

14th Avenue North


Withers Swash (4th Ave. South)


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25th Avenue South


Midway Swash (South Beach Blvd.)


303(d) IMPAIRED WATER BODIES Cane Patch Swash – 17 Business

Open ditch [sw_monitor-0024]

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Cane Patch Swash – 67th Avenue North


Withers Swash - Broadway


Withers Swash – 5th Avenue South


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Midway Swash – 17 Business


Midway Swash – South Beach Blvd.


SHELLFISH MONITORING AREAS Cane Patch Swash

North Ocean Blvd. – West of beach near road culvert [sw_monitor-0018]

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Withers Swash

North Kings Hwy. – West of beach near road culvert [sw_monitor-0017]

Midway Swash

South Ocean Blvd. – beach side near road culvert [sw_monitor-0016]

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Attachment C: Illicit Discharge Detection and Inspection Field Sheet

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ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND INSPECTION FIELD SHEET Work Order #:___________

General Data: Outfall Unit ID: Investigator: Date/Time:

Sample Collection: Samples Collected: Yes No If yes, collected from: Flow Pool

Outfall Description: Type Material Shape Dimensions Submerged

Closed Pipe

RCP CMP PVC HPDE Al Other_____

Circular Single Elliptical Double Box Triple Other_____ Other_____

Diameter.:_______ (in) In Water: No Partially Fully

With Sediment: No Partially Fully

Open Drainage Concrete Earthen Rip-Rap Other_____

Trapezoid Parabolic Other_____

Depth: _____ (ft) Top Width: ______ (ft) Bottom Width: ______ (ft)

Flow Present? Yes No Flow Description: Trickle Moderate Substantial

Physical Indicators: Indicator CHECK

(If Present) Description Relative Severity Index (1 – 3)

Odor

Sewage Rancid/Sour Sulfide Petroleum/Gas Other_____

1 - Faint 2 – Easily Detected 3 – Noticeable from a distance

Color (Take Sample)

Clear Brown Gray Green Orange Yellow Red Other _____

1 - Faint Color

2 – Visible in Sample 3 – Visible in outflow

Turbidity (Take Sample)

Visual inspection of cloudiness. 1 – Slight Cloudiness

2 – Cloudy 3 – Opaque

Floatables (Not Trash!)

Sewage (Toilet paper, etc.) Petroleum (Oil sheen) Suds Other _____

Floatable Origin Known: Yes No Comments: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Outfall Damage

Cracking/Chipping Corrosion Peeling Paint Other _____

Comments: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Deposit/Stain Oily Flow Line Paint Other _____

Comments: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Abnormal Vegetation

Excessive Inhibited Comments: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Non-Illicit Discharge Concerns (ex. trash or infrastructure maintenance): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Attachment D: Standard Operating Guidelines – Emergency Guideline

MYRTLE BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES

EMERGENCY GUIDELINE

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/2005 RESCINDS: 4/2001 NUMBER: EMER-7 (pgs3) SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PURPOSE: To establish basic guidelines to be used when responding to or dealing with a Hazardous Material Incident. DISCUSSION: The intent of this guideline is to safely address Incidents that deal with Hazardous Materials. Once a Hazardous Material has been identified as being present as a result of a spill, leak, release, or fire that may endanger life, property, or the environment, the level of involvement will be determined by the available on-scene resources and capabilities of the equipment and personnel at the Incident. PROCEDURE: 1. Direction of responding units will be from the upwind and uphill side of the reported location of the Incident, if possible. 2. All units will stage at a safe distance that will provide a vantage point from which to assess the situation without endangering personnel. 3. First arriving Company will establish and put in place the Incident Command System. A Safety Officer will be appointed at all Incidents from the onset and the Battalion Chief will be requested to respond. Request Haz-Mat team if needed. 4. Rescue, Evacuations and Isolation will be the primary function of the first arriving Company after considering the fact that a quick aggressive action has no place at the Hazardous Material Incident that may lead to exposure of first responding personnel. 5. Identification of the material(s) involved must be accomplished in order to determine if the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for responders is available. If the PPE is not suitable for the material(s) involved, the offensive action to be taken will be to take no action within the Warm or Hot Zones other than that done by Public Address System from a safe distance. 6. Identification of the material(s) involved using Pre-Incident plans, placards, labels or verbal information (confirmed) from a safe distance will then be referenced using DOT Guide Books, Chemtrec, or other referenced sources

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from which zones will be established. The zones will be as follows: HOT ZONE – to be entered only by personnel qualified for the task and wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). WARM ZONE – marginal area established for staging of equipment and decontamination. No entry to this area will be permitted without the proper PPE. COLD ZONE – staging zone for equipment and personnel outside the affected area awaiting as assignment The Incident Commander will establish a command post in the cold zone. 7. EMS and DHEC will be advised of the Incident through Dispatch and requested to respond to the Incident and report to the Command Post. 8. Evacuation will be initiated from a point of most endangered to a calculated distance as needed as a precaution. Myrtle Beach Police Department and the South Carolina Highway Patrol will be requested to respond for assistance and work under Unified Command in order to coordinate the effort and eliminate the possibility of their exposure to the material(s) involved in the Incident. 9. Rescue or evacuation within the Hot or Warm Zones should only be started when personnel are protected with the proper PPE as not to jeopardize the responders safety or health. 10. Containment, confinement or leak stopping should only be performed as a secondary operation and only when it can be performed by personnel who are qualified and dressed with the proper PPE. 11. Decontamination guidelines will begin with the onset of involvement with a Hazardous Material(s) Incident. The method of decontamination will depend upon the material(s) involved; however, all decontamination will be done in the Warm Zone to insure the integrity of the Cold Zone or unaffected area. All decontamination guidelines will be completed so as not to expose responders to the Hazardous Material(s) during decontamination. All equipment on scene as needed. Any unit that has been or could have been contaminated will, through the Incident Commander, advise Dispatch that they are “out of service” until decon has been completed. All equipment that is unable to be deconed will be disposed of properly 12. Grand Strand Regional Medical Hospital will be advised when an Incident occurs in order to alert them of possible treatment of patients exposed to a hazardous material or the need for isolation or decontamination of their facility. 13. The termination of the Incident will occur when the Incident has been stabilized and the threat to life, property and the environment has been controlled. The Incident Commander will turn the scene over to the

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responsible parties for product disposal and site clean up. A debriefing session will be held within 72 hours following the Incident for all responding agencies in order to document material(s) involved and personnel used to perform tasks within the Warm or Hot Zones. All personnel will be responsible to report immediately to the Shift Officer if signs or symptoms of illness develop after the Incident.

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Attachment E: Letter of Correction

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<First Name, Last Name> <Address 1> <City>, <State>, <Zip Code> April 25, 2008 Re: Illegal Discharge into Municipal Stormwater System Dear Mr./Ms. <Last Name>: The City of Myrtle Beach has made great strides in controlling stormwater runoff over the last several years and takes pride in enhancing the quality of life for our residents and tourists. The Public Works Department is charged with monitoring the water quality of public and private drainage systems and taking appropriate action when these systems are failing or when non-stormwater discharges are discovered. The City of Myrtle Beach Code of Ordinances prohibits non-stormwater discharges into either city stormwater facilities or waters of the State under Section 18-5 of the Stormwater Management Ordinance. On <Date of Violation> the Public Works Department responded to an illegal discharge notification service call near <General Location>. City staff investigated the presence of <situation> discharging into the municipal ditch system. The investigative team <investigative method and findings>. <Discharge activity> is illegal and must be terminated. <Identify corrective action>. As the owner of record, the City requests that you address this issue immediately and correct the problem within seven (7) calendar days of this notification. Failure to take prompt corrective action may result in the City entering into enforcement and penalty proceedings. Once corrective action(s) have been completed, please notify the Public Works Department at 843-918-2000 and an inspector will conduct a follow-up visit to the site to verify that the corrective measures are in place. Regards, City of Myrtle Beach Public Works Department

City of Myrtle Beach

Department of Public Works – Street and Drainage Division P.O. Drawer 2468 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

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