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MARINE BEACH ANNUAL SANITARY SURVEY
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA 820-F-13-007
1. BASIC INFORMATION
Name of Beach:
Beach ID:
Town/City/County/State:
Sampling Station(s)/ID:
STORE! Organizational ID:
Date(s) of Survey:
Name of Waterbody:
Number of Routine Surveys Used:
Name(s) of Surveyor(s):
Surveyor Affiliation:
Dates of Beach Season: Start: End:
2. DESCRIPTION OF LAND USE IN THE WATERSHED
Current Land Use in the Watershed
Type
Percentage
% Impervious
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Agricultural
Other (specify):
Development
Describe
% undeveloped
% developed
How was land use measured:
Beach Uses:
D Swimming Q Boating Q Fishing Q Surfing Q Windsurfing Q Diving Q Kayaking
D Jet skiing Q Beachcombing D Vehicular traffic Q Kiteboarding D Other (specify)
Are maps of the beach area attached? f_| yes
no
Are maps of the watershed attached? f_| yes f_| no
List maps and their sources:
Do the maps include locations of:
Sample points
Weather stations and
rain/flow gauges
Pollutant sources
Boat traffic
Marinas
Boat dockage
Fishing
Bathing/swimming
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
dyes
D no
D no
D no
D no
D no
D no
D no
EH no
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Bounding structures:
Jetty
Groin
Seawall/bulkhead
Other
Sanitary facilities
Restaurants/bars
Playground
Parking lot(s)
Shellfish-growing areas
Other
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dyes
dyes
dyes
dyes
dyes
dyes
dyes
d no
d no
d no
d no
d no
d no
d no
d no
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Erosion/Accretion Measurements as Needed
High Watermark
Location Identification
A
B
C
D (optional)
E (optional)
Fixed Object Description
(e.g., tree, building)
GPS Reading
Distance from Fixed
Object to High
Watermark (m)
Distance between High
Watermark Locations (m)
A«*B:
B«*C:
C«*D:
D«*E:
Shoreline Hardening and Circulation Control Structures
Structure
Jetty
Groin
Seawall
Natural formation
Pier
Other (specify):
Number
Description or Comment (include linear extent and width)
Discuss whether shoreline hardening or circulation control structures are likely to affect water quality circulation and thus bacteria
concentrations at the beach (include relevant studies, if available):
Beach Materials/Sediments
Sugar sand
Fine sand
I Coarse sand
I Wet sand
I Sand/shell mix
Mucky
Pebbles
Rocky
Shell
Other:
Additional description, if needed:
OR Beach Materials/Sediments Lab Analysis (attach diagram or photographs of plot locations)
Name of lab used:
Date of sample collection:
Plot ID
Average
Mean Grain
Size Diameter
Uniformity
Coefficient
Description of Plot Location:
Describe the results and conclusion of the sediment analysis and potential effects of the sediment distribution at this beach:
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Shellfish Growing Area
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Describe any shellfish-growing areas near the beach, including size, distance from the swimming area, condition, issues, and results of
any recent shellfish sanitary surveys (attach any relevant data or reports and cite sources):
Photos Taken in the Beach Area or Surrounding Watershed (attach copies of photos)
Image
Number
Date/Time
File Name
Description of Photo
(e.g., Land Use, High Watermark, Fixed Objects, Pollution Sources, Tide Pools)
Habitat around the beach:
D Dunes Q Wetlands Q River/stream Q Forest Q Park Q Protected habitat or reserve
n Urban/boardwalk Q Parking d Other:
3. WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PHYSICIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Examine the weather data (at the beach) collected over the prior beach season(s) along with bacteria sampling results.
Do the bacteria concentrations at this beach appear to correlate with any of the following? Include the rvalue if calculated.
Weather Conditions
Rainfall
Air temperature
Water temperature
Cloud cover
Wind speed
Wind direction
Other weather
L
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
L
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
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Physical Characteristics
Wave height or intensity
Tide stage
Longshore current
Other physical
characteristics
Dyes
dyes
Dyes
Dyes
LJno
L~H n°
D no
D no
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Have any statistical analyses been done to calculate the degree of correlation? D yes D no
Average air temperature during beach season:
Average air temperature in the following
seasons (for beaches that are open more
than 3-4 months):
Average water temperature in the following
seasons (for beaches that are open more
than 3-4 months):
Spring
Spring
°C or °F
°Cor°F
°Cor°F
Average water temperature during beach season:
Summer °C or °F
Summer °C or °F
Fall °C or °F
Fall °C or °F
Winter
°C or °F
°Cor°F
Winter
°Cor°F
Average wind speed and direction during beach season (e.g., E or 90° at 15 mph):
Typical weather
conditions in spring:
Sunny Q Mostly Sunny Q Partly Cloudy d Mostly Cloudy Q Overcast Q Rainy
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Typical weather ,-, (
conditions in summer: '
Typical weather ,— , c r
.... . , „ M Sunny
conditions in fall: '
Typical weather ,— , „ r
conditions in winter: ^
Rainfall total for the beach season (in):
ID Mostly Sunny
HI Mostly Sunny
HI Mostly Sunny
G Partly Cloudy G Mostly Cloudy [
G Partly Cloudy G Mostly Cloudy [
G Partly Cloudy G Mostly Cloudy [
ID Overcast |
HI Overcast |
HI Overcast |
HI Rainy
HI Rainy
HI Rainy
| Average rainfall for all beach seasons (in):
Number of significant rain events during beach season: What constitutes "significant?" (e.g., 1 inch or more rain)
Describe any tropical storms or hurricanes that occurred (dates, magnitude, storm surge height, proximity to beach) and their effects on the
beach:
Describe any analyses done and any trends or correlations found (add lines if needed to describe in detail):
Winds
What is the prevailing wind speed?
What is the prevailing wind direction?
How does the prevailing wind blow: Q from beach to water Q from water to beach Q across beach-sand interface
(sideways)
Describe any effects the prevailing winds have on bacteria concentrations at the beach:
Waves
Describe the typical wave conditions during the beach season and how those conditions affect bacteria concentrations:
Tides
Tidal extent: Mean high: Mean low:
How does tidal flow manifest itself?
Do the tides create a cross-current?
Do tidal rivers or streams discharge near the beach? Q yes Q no If yes, describe flow, tidal influence, salinity, proximity to
swimming area, and so forth:
Describe the relationship of tidal flow to known point or nonpoint pollution sources:
Tide Pools
Describe the type of tide pools, if found, at this beach:
Are tide pools common at this beach? Q yes Q no How many pools are typically seen?
Average size: Duration pools remain filled:
Are samples collected from tide pools? Q yes Q no If yes, describe:
Do children frequently play in the tide pools? Q yes Q no If yes, describe:
Longshore and Nearshore Currents
What is the highest speed of longshore or nearshore currents?
What is the typical direction of longshore or nearshore currents?
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Do currents change with the tidal phase?
lyes
no Describe:
Do the currents carry effluents from WWTP, CSOs, or other dischargers?
Provide any additional characterization of longshore or nearshore currents, including modeling results if available (attach or cite any
relevant reports):
Additional comments or observations:
4. BEACH DIMENSIONS
Beach length or dimensions (indicate Z1, Z2, and Z3 on a map for each beach area)
Length (m):
Width (average setback) (average, in m):
Width Z1 (m):
Width Z2 (m):
Width Z3 (m):
Which direction does the beach face?
Describe the splash zone at the beach (include sediment makeup, rate of erosion, presence of seaweed wrack):
Description and date of last beach rehabilitation (example: new sand, nourishment, dredging, etc.; physical structures will be described in
Sections 12 and 13):
Additional comments or observations:
5. BATHER LOAD (NUMBER OF BEACH USERS)
Is bather load measured? d yes d no
If yes, describe how beachgoer numbers are calculated (e.g., turnstile, counting at noon, photographs):
Beach Use
Number of People Per Day Using the Beach
Beachgoer Category
Total people in the water
Total people out of the water
Total people at the beach
Peak Use for
the Season
(Daily Use)
Seasonal
Average
(Daily Use)
Holiday
Average
(Daily Use)
Weekend
Average
(Daily Use)
Weekday
Average
(Daily Use)
Off-Season Average
if applicable
(Daily Use)
Breakdown of Activities (if activities were broken down on the Routine-Onsite Sanitary Survey, summarize them here)
Activity 1 :
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
Activity 4:
Activity 5:
Activity 6:
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Frequency of measurements (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly)
Examine bather load data along with sampling results for the past beach season(s). Look at each sampling point or different area of the
beach (light use versus heavy use). Does bather load appear to correlate with bacteria concentrations at any of these areas? Does the
number of people in the water or out of the water correlate with bacteria concentrations? Has a statistical analysis been done? Describe
(add additional pages as needed, or attach a separate report if available):
Additional comments or observations:
6. BEACH CLEANING
Beach cleaning frequency during season:
Description of cleanup activities:
Check activities
that were done
Specify
equipment used
(if applicable)
Leveling of
Sand
Trimming or
Removing
Vegetation
Removing
Debris
Removing
Trash
Construction and Maintenance
of a Temporary Pathway
Directly to Open Water
Other (specify):
How often are floatables found at the beach?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently Q Very frequently
Known sources of floatables:
Types of floatables found:
Street litter
Building materials
Food-related litter Q Medical items Q Sewage-related
D Fishing-related Q Household waste Q Other:
How often is beach debris/litter found on the beach? Q Never
D Sometimes Q Frequently Q Very frequently
Known sources of debris:
Types of debris/litter found:
D Street litter
D Fishing-related
D Food-related litter
D Household waste
D Medical items
D Tar/oil
D Sewage-related
D Oil/grease
D Building materials
D Other:
Additional comments or observations:
7. INFORMATION ON SAMPLING LOCATION
Description of Sample Points (include beach water and potential pollution sources):
Sample Point Name/ID
Location (include
lat/long)
Description
Sample
Frequency
Time of Day of
Sample Collection
Tidal Stage
during Sample
Collection
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Are any of the sample locations near a possible pollution source? Q yes Q no If yes, describe:
Description of hydrometric network (note that this is a network of monitoring stations that collect data such as rainfall and stream flow):
Additional comments or observations:
8. WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
Name of laboratory: Distance to laboratory: miles
What is the time between sample collection and sample arrival at the lab?
Algae
Percent of beach season when macroalgae were present in significant amounts in the nearshore water:
DNone DLow(1%-20%) D Moderate (21 %-50%) D High (> 50%)
Percent of beach season where macroalgae was present in significant amounts on the beach:
DNone DLow(1%-20%) D Moderate (21 %-50%) D High (> 50%)
List types of algae found:
Colors of algae most commonly found:
Are microalgae commonly found at this beach? D yes Q no
Describe occurrence of microalgae (species, amount found, effects):
Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)
Have HABs been observed during the beach season? (If so, specify dates, duration, species, and effects)
Were any dangerous aquatic organisms found at the beach? Q yes Q no
Describe (include species, numbers, dates of occurrence, effects):
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Presence of Wildlife and Domestic Animals
Type
Geese
Gulls
Shorebirds
Ducks
Pigeons
Turtles
Dogs
Horses
Rodents (specify):
Other (specify):
Degree of
Presence
(Low, Mod,
High)
Does the Presence
Appear to Correlate with
Bacteria Results? (Yes,
No, Don't Know)
Describe further. Do people feed waterfowl? Is there any management of pet
waste? Are fecal droppings frequently seen? Are there ways to reduce the
presence or effects of these wild and domestic animals?
Describe any wildlife management areas near the beach:
Were significant numbers of dead birds found on the beach during beach season?
Describe types and numbers found and possible causes (attach photos):
lyes
no
Were significant numbers of dead fish found on the beach during the beach season?
Describe numbers found and possible causes (attach photos):
lyes
no
Bacteria Samples Collected at the Beach
Who conducts the sampling (job title, agency)?
What is the sampling frequency?
What time of day are samples collected?
Is the sampling time tide-dependent? Explain:
What year did you begin monitoring water quality at this beach?
Do you test for Enterococcus? Q yes
Do you test for Escherichia co//? Q yes
no Analytical method used:
no Analytical method used:
Do you test for fecal coliform?
yes
no Analytical method used:
List any additional bacteria for which you tested and associated analytical methods:
Do you composite any bacteria samples? |_| yes |_| no If yes, explain:
How do this past season's bacteria results compare to those of previous years?
Do the bacteria results correlate to other parameters, such as water quality, weather, flow, tidal stage, wind,
longshore currents, bather load, or algae? d yes Q no
Describe in detail analyses that were performed on the water quality data (add additional lines/pages as needed or attach separate report):
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Did you collect bacteria samples from any potential pollution sources, such as streams or outfalls? D yes Q no
Describe in detail analyses that were performed on sample results from pollution sources (add additional lines or pages as needed or attach
a separate report if available):
Water Quality (check all that are measured regularly):
Temperature
pH
Rainfall
Turbidity
Conductivity
Salinity
TSS
DO
Other
Describe where water quality measurements are taken:
What is the trend in water quality data—improving, deteriorating, or about the same?
Examine the water quality data collected over the prior beach season. Do the bacteria concentrations at this beach appear to correlate with
any of the following? Include the rvalue if calculated.
Temperature
pH
Rainfall
Turbidity
Conductivity
Salinity
DO
TSS
Other:
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
Dyes
EH no
Pino
Pino
EH no
Pino
Pino
EH no
EH no
Pino
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What factor appears to have the greatest effect on bacteria levels at the beach (add lines or pages as needed or attach a separate report if
available)?
Were there any unusual results, such as extremely high or low values detected, or unusual trends?
what was found and any potential causes:
lyes
no If yes, explain
Are water quality annual trend data attached? Dyes EH no
Do you sample during adverse (e.g., wet-weather) conditions? EH
yes
no
Additional Comments or Observations:
9. MODELING AND OTHER STUDIES
Are models being used? EH yes EH no
If yes, list types of models being used and briefly describe the models:
Have you tested for stormwater cross-connections in the sanitary sewer? Dyes EH no If yes, describe results:
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Have you tested for human sources of contamination? Q yes Q no If yes, describe results:
Have you performed visual screening to isolate discharge areas during dry and wet weather? Q yes Q no If yes, describe:
Has microbial source tracking been done at this beach? d yes d no If yes, describe results and cite any reports:
Additional comments or observations:
10. ADVISORIES/CLOSINGS
List any advisories and closings that occurred, whether bacteria levels were high, and any possible reasons for the advisory or closing or
high bacteria level, such as stormwater runoff, sewage spill, or wildlife on the beach.
Advisory or Closing
(specify one)
Start and End Dates
Length of
Advisory or
Closing (Days)
Did Bacteria
Concentrations
Exceed GM or
SSM Criteria?
Reason for Advisory or Closing or Possible
Contributing Factors
Total number of closings issued:
Total number of advisories issued:
Total number of days under an advisory:
Total number of days beach was closed:
Criteria used to issue advisory or close beach:
Additional comments or observations:
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11. POTENTIAL POLLUTION SOURCES
Type of Source
Wastewater discharges
POTW outfalls
OBDs
Other?
Other?
Sewage overflows
Septic systems
Cesspools
Stormwater outfalls
Drains and pipes nearby
Stream or wetland drainage
Urban runoff, industrial waste
Natural outfalls
CAFOsorAFOs
Wildlife (general)
Wildlife (significant areas)
Agriculture runoff
Land application of biosolids
and manure
Marinas, harbors
Mooring boats
Domestic animals
Unsewered areas
Erosion-prone areas
Landfills, open dumps
Groundwater seepage
Bathhouse leakage
Wetland drainage
Vacant areas
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
Other (specify):
Level of
Concern
(H, M, L, or
NA)
Distance
to beach
(in m or
km)
Latitude/
Longitude*
Does this source
directly affect
beach water
quality (Y or N)?
Describe how this source might contribute
to beach pollution and frequency of
contribution
*lf latitude and longitude are unknown, show the location on the detailed map and describe in the additional comments or observations section below.
Have potential pollution sources identified above been included on the detailed map?
lyes
I no Describe:
Given your understanding of the beach, which fecal pollution sources are most likely to affect the levels of bacteria at the beach? If you
have specific concerns about any of the fecal pollution sources as sources of specific pathogens, please describe.
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Has this beach been associated with the following? D Cases of swimmer's itch
Outbreaks of diarrheal disease?
High incidence of skin infections
Other adverse health outcomes If any are checked, describe:
Has a TMDL for bacteria been done on this waterbody or on any that discharge to it? Q yes
If yes, summarize the results and attach report:
no
Are there any discharge reports available for dischargers near this beach? Q yes Q no
If yes, attach report or pertinent sections and summarize here, including permit limits for bacteria:
Have any sources been remediated, or have steps been taken to remediate sources?
lyes
I no Describe:
Additional comments or observations:
12. DESCRIPTION OF SANITARY FACILITIES
Bathhouses: Total number of bathhouses and portable sanitation units (PSUs) at the beach:
Number or ID
Type (bathhouse
or PSU)
Location
Condition
(good, fair, poor)
Distance from Waterline
(feet)
Frequency of Cleaning
(Daily, weekly, monthly)
How are the sanitary wastes handled? Q Public sewers Q On-site treatment Q Septic field Q Pump-out Q Other:
Describe further. Include the number of toilets, showers, sinks, etc., and whether these facilities are adequate to support beach use.
Litter Bins: Total number of litter bins at the beach:
Number or ID
Location
Condition
(good, fair, or poor)
Distance from Waterline
(feet)
Frequency of Emptying
(daily, weekly, monthly)
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Describe further, including whether number and location of litter bins are adequate to support beach use:
13. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER FACILITIES
List facilities in the beach area, such as marinas, restaurants, bars, playgrounds, parking lots, and dog parks:
Facility Name/Type
Location
Condition
(good, fair, poor)
Distance
from Beach
(feet)
What Is the Sewage
Disposal Method Used (if
applicable)?
How Might This Facility
Contribute to Water Quality
Problems?
Are there boat pump-outs nearby? d yes fj no If yes, describe:
Additional comments or observations:
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