Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 PART 1: BASIC INFORMATION Name of beach: Date(s) of survey: Beach ID: Time(s) of survey: City/County/State: Name of waterbody: Sampling station(s)/ID: Number of routine surveys used: WQX organizational ID: Name(s) of surveyor(s): Surveyor affiliation: Sampling location Latitude: Longitude: Dates of swim season Start: End: PART 2: QUALITY ASSURANCE I the data collected use an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)? yes no PART 3: DESCRIPTION OF LAND USE IN THE WATERSHED Current Land Use in the Watershed Type Residential Industrial Commercial Agricultural Other (specify): Percentage % Impervious Development % Undeveloped: Describe: % Developed: Describe: How was land use measured: Beach uses: (circle ail that apply) Swimming Boating Fishing Surfing Windsurfing Diving Other (specify): Are maps of the beach area attached? yes no Are maps of the watershed attached? yes no List maps and their sources: Do the maps include locations of the following key features: (circle yes/no) We recommend taking photographs to document structures. Sample points yes no Describe Weather stations, rain/flow gauges yes no Describe Pollutant sources yes no Describe Boat traffic yes no Describe Marinas yes no Describe Boat dockage yes no Describe Fishing yes no Describe Bathing/swimming yes no Describe Hydrometric network* yes no Describe Do the maps include locations of the following bounding structures (circle yes/no): Jetty yes no Describe Groin yes no Describe Seawall/bulkhead yes no Describe Other bounding structure yes no Describe Sanitary facilities yes no Describe Restaurants/bars yes no Describe Playgrounds yes no Describe Parking lots yes no Describe Shellfish-growing areas yes no Describe Other relevant locations yes no Describe This is a network of monitoring stations that collect data such as rainfall and stream flow 1 ------- Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 Erosion/Accretion Measurements (as needed) Is there erosion/accretion at the beach? yes no Are the high watermark location measurements needed? yes no High Watermark Location Identification Fixed Object Description (e.g., tree, building) GPS Reading Distance from Fixed Object to High Watermark (ft/m) Distance between High Watermark Locations (ft/m) A A~B: B B<->C: C C<->D: D (optional) D~E: E (optional) Are there shoreline hardening and circulation control structures? yes no If yes, describe below: Structure Number Description or Comment (include linear extent and width) Jetty Groin Seawall Natural formation Pier Other (specify): 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 and their sources, if available): Beach Materials/Sediments Beach materials that apply or report beach materials/sediment lab analysis conducted below: (check ail that apply). ~ Sugar sand ~ Coarse sand ~ Sand/Shell mix ~ Pebbles ~ Shell ~ Fine sand ~ Wet sand ~ Mucky ~ Rocky ~ Other (specify): _ Additional description of beach materials/sediment, if needed: OR Beach Materials/Sediments Lab Analysis (use a map or photographs to document plot locations) Were beach materials/sediments sampled and analyzed? yes no If yes, detail here: Name of lab used: Date of sample collection: Plot ID Mean Grain Size Diameter** (mm/in) Uniformity Coefficient** Description of Plot Location Average Total number of samples: "Report results from the lab analysis Describe the results and conclusion of the sediment analysis and potential effects of the sediment distribution at this beach: 2 ------- VvFPA W* EPA 820-F-20-006 w"dC2s ife Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Shellfish Growing Area 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 (include 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: (check ail that apply) ~ Dunes ~ River/Stream ~ Urban/Boardwalk ~ Park ~ Wetlands ~ Forest ~ Protected habitat or reserve ~ Parking PART 4: WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Weather Conditions 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? (circle yes/no and include the rvalue if calculated) Rainfall yes no Describe: Air temperature yes no Describe: Water temperature yes no Describe: Cloud cover yes no Describe: Wind speed yes no Describe: Wind direction yes no Describe: Other weather condition yes no Describe: Physical Characteristics Do the bacteria concentrations at this beach ap oear to correlate with any Of the following? (circle yes/no and include the rvalue if calculated) Wave height or intensity yes no Describe: Tide stage yes no Describe: Longshore current yes no Describe: Other physical characteristics yes no Describe: Have any statistical analyses been done to calculate the degree of correlation? yes no If yes, describe: Average air temperature during beach season °C or °F Averaqe water temperature durinq beach season: °C or °F Average air temperature in the following seasons (for beaches open more than 3-4 months): Spring °Cor°F Summer °C or °F Fall °C or °F Winter °C or °F Average water temperature in the following seasons (for beaches open more than 3-4 months): Spring °Cor°F Summer °C or °F Fall °C or °F Winter or°F Averaqe wind speed durina beach season (mch or km/h): Averaqe wind direction durinq beach season: 3 ------- Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 Typical weather condition (circle one): Total rainfall (in/cm) Spring: Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rainy Summer: Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rainy Fall: Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rainy Winter: Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rainy Average rainfall for all beach seasons (in/cm): Number of significant rain events during beach season: What constitutes "significant?" (significant may include intensity and duration; e.g., 1 inch in 6 or fewer hours): Significant Events: Describe any tropical storms or hurricanes that occurred (dates, magnitude, storm surge height, proximity to beach) and their effects on the beach: Trend Analysis: Describe any analyses done and any trends or correlations found (add lines if needed to describe in detail): What is the prevailing wind speed (mph or km/hr): What is the prevailing wind direction:. How does the prevailing wind blow (circle one): from beach to water from water to beach across beach-sand interface (sideways) Describe any effects the prevailing winds have on bacteria concentrations at the beach: 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? yes swimming area, and so forth? no If yes, describe flow, tidal influence, salinity, proximity to Describe the relationship of tidal flow to known point or nonpoint pollution sources: Tidal Pools Describe the type of tide pools, if found, at this beach: Are tide pools common at this beach? yes no How many pools are typically seen? Enter the average size of the tide pool: ft/m Duration pools remained filled: units: Are samples collected from tide pools? yes no If yes, describe: Do children frequently play in the tide pools? yes no If yes, describe: What is the highest speed of longshore or nearshore currents? (mph or km/hr) What is the typical direction of longshore or nearshore currents (circle one)? N NE E SE S SW W NW 4 ------- _e,FRA Wy. EPA 820-F-20-006 w"dC2s ife Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Do currents change with tidal phases? yes no Describe: Do the currents carry effluents from wastewater treatment plants, combined sewer overflows, or other dischargers? yes no Provide any additional characterization of longshore or nearshore currents, including modeling results if available (cite any relevant reports): We recommend documenting conditions with photographs wherever possible. Additional comments or observations about weather conditions & physical characteristics: PART 5: BEACH DIMENSIONS Beach length or dimensions (indicate Z1, Z2, and Z3 on a map for each beach area) Total beach length (ft/m): Average beach width (average setback, my. Width Z1 {my. Width Z2 (ft/m): Width Z3 (ft/m): Which direction does the beach face (circle one)? N NE E SE S SW W NW 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 Parts 13 and 14) Additional comments or observations: PART 6: PEOPLE (number of beach users) Is the number of people measured? yes no If yes, describe how beachgoer numbers are calculated (e.g., turnstile, counting at noon, photographs): Beach Use Beachgoer Category Number of People Per Day Using the Beach (Daily use) Peak Use for the Season Seasonal Average Holiday Average Weekend Average Weekday Average Off-Season Average (if applicable) Total people in the water Total people out of the water Total people Breakdown Of Activities (if activities were broken down on the Routine-Onsite Sanitary Survey, summarize them here) Activ ty 1 Activ ty 2 Activ ty 3 Activ ty 4 Activ ty 5 Activ ty 6 Frequency of measurements (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly): 5 ------- _e,FRA Wy. EPA 820-F-20-006 w"dC2s ife Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Examine people 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 the number of people 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? Describe statistical analysis that has been done. (add additional pages as needed, or attach a separate report if available): We recommend taking photographs and provide descriptions Additional comments or observations: PART 7: BEACH CLEANING Description Of Cleanup Activities (circle activities that were done, specify frequency and equipment used) Activity Frequency Equipment Used Activity Frequency Equipment Used Leveling sand Removing trash Removing debris Other: Trimming or removing vegetation Construct/Maintain a temporary pathway directly to open water How often are floatables found in the water? (circle one) Never Sometimes Frequently Very frequently Describe known sources of floatables: Select all types of floatables found: (check ail that apply) ~ Street litter (e.g., cigarette filters) ~ Building materials (e.g., wood/siding) ~ Food-related litter (e.g., packaging/containers) ~ Fishing-related (e.g., fishing line, nets, lures) ~ Medical items (e.g., syringes) ~ Household waste (e.g., household trash, plastic bags) ~ Sewage-related (e.g., tampons, condoms) ~ Other: How often is beach debris/litter found on the beach? (circle one) Never Sometimes Frequently Very Frequently Describe known sources of debris: Select all types of debris found: (check ail that apply) ~ Street litter (e.g cigarette filters) ~ Food-related litter (e.g., packaging/containers) ~ Medical items (e.g., syringes) ~ Sewage-related (e.g., tampons, condoms) ~ Natural debris (e.g driftwood, algae) ~ Building materials (e.g., wood/siding) Additional comments or observations: ~ Fishing-related (e.g., fishing line, nets, lures) ~ Household waste (e.g., household trash, plastic bags) ~ Tar/Oil (e.g., tar balls) ~ Oil/Grease (e.g., oil slick) ~ Other: 6 ------- Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 PART 8: INFORMATION ON SAMPLING LOCATION Description Of Sample Points (include beach water and potential pollution sources and take photos when possible): Sample Point Name/ID Location (include lat/long) Description Sample Frequency (daily, weekly, monthly) Time of Day of Sample Collection Tidal Stage during Sample Collection (high, ebb, low, flood, etc) Are any of the sample locations near a possible pollution source? yes 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: PART 9: WATER QUALITY SAMPLING Name of laboratory: Distance to laboratory: mi/km Sample travel time: minutes (What is the time between sample collection and sample arrival at the lab?) Is there a sampling and analysis plan? yes no Is it adequate? yes no If no, explain Are the sampling staff property trained on sampling techniques, equipment maintenance, and calibration procedures? yes no Algae Have algae been observed on the beach? yes no If yes, take photographs to document algae presence. Percent of beach season when macroalgae were present in significant amounts in the nearshore water: (circle one) None Low (1 %—20%) Moderate (21 %-50%) High (> 50%) Percent of beach season where macroalgae was present in significant amounts on the beach: (circle one) None Low (1 %—20%) Moderate (21 %-50%) High (> 50%) Identify the types of algae found: (check all that apply) ~ Periphyton (attached to rocks, stringy) ~ Globular (blobs of floating material) ~ Free floating (no obvious mass of materials) ~ Other: Algae colors: (circle ail that apply) Light Green Bright Green Dark Green Yellow Brown Other: Are microalgae commonly found at this beach? yes no If yes, describe occurrences: Harmful Algae Blooms Harmful Algal Bloom O Dservations (include beach water and potential pollution sources and take photographs to document HABS): HABs Date HABs Duration (in days, weeks, etc.) HABs Species Effects 7 ------- _e,FRA Wy. EPA 820-F-20-006 w"dC2s ife Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency Were any dangerous aquatic organisms found at the beach? yes no If yes, describe: Presence of Wildlife and Domestic Animals Type Degree of Presence (high medium low) Does this presence appear to correlate with bacterial results? (yes/no) 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? Geese Gulls Shorebirds Ducks Pigeons Turtles Dogs Horses Rodents (specify) Other (specify) Describe any wildlife management areas near the beach: Were significant numbers of dead birds found on the beach during beach season? yes no Describe types, numbers found, and possible causes (take photos): Were significant numbers of dead fish found on the beach during beach season? yes no Describe types, numbers found, and possible causes (take photos): Beach Samples Collected Sampling collector (job title, agency): Sampling frequency (daily, weekly, monthly): Sampling time: Is the sampling time tide-dependent? yes no What year did you begin monitoring: Explain: Did you test for: (circle yes/no) Enterococcus ? yes no Analytical method used: Escherichia coli ? yes no Analytical method used: Fecal coliform? yes no Analytical method used: Additional bacteria? yes no List names and analytical method used: 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, people load, or algae? yes no Describe in detail analyses that were performed on the water quality data (add additional lines/pages as needed or attach separate report): Did you collect bacteria samples from any potential pollution sources (streams or outfalls?) yes no 8 ------- Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 Water Quality Check all that are measured regularly ~ Temperature ~ pH ~ Rainfall ~ Turbidity ~ Conductivity ~ Salinity ~ TSS ~ DO ~ Other (specify): 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? (Circle yes/no and include the r value if calculated) Temperature yes no Describe pH yes no Describe Rainfall yes no Describe Turbidity yes no Describe Conductivity yes no Describe Salinity yes no Describe DO yes no Describe TSS yes no Describe Other: yes no Describe What factor (from list above) appears to have the greatest effect on bacteria levels in the water? Describe effect, (add lines or pages as needed or attach a separate report if available) Are there any unusual results such as extremely high or low values detected, or unusual trends? yes no If yes, explain: Are water quality annual trend data attached? yes no Do you sample during adverse (e.g., wet-weather) conditions? yes no Additional comments or observations: PART 10: MODELING AND OTHER STUDIES Are models being used? yes 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? yes no If yes, describe results: Have you tested for human sources of contamination? yes no If yes, describe the results: Have you performed visual screening to isolate discharge areas during dry and wet weather? yes no If yes, describe the results: Has microbial source tracking been done at this beach? yes no If yes, describe the results and cite any reports: Additional comments or observations: 9 ------- VvFPA W* EPA 820-F-20-006 w"dC2s ife Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency PART 11: 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. Advisory or Closing (specify one) Start and End Dates Length of Advisory or Closing (Days) Did Bacteria Concentrations Exceed Statistical Threshold Value (STV) or Beach Action Value (BAV)? Reason for Advisory or Closing or Possible Contributing Factors 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: Total number of closings issued: _ Total number of advisories issued: PART 12: POTENTIAL POLLUTION SOU RCES (take photographs to document pollution sources) Type of Source Level of Concern (H,M,L, or NA) Distance to Beach (mi or km) Latitude/ Longitude* Does this source directly affect beach water quality (Y or N)? Describe how this source might contribute to water pollution and frequency of contribution Wastewater discharges POTW outfalls Overboard discharges 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) 10 ------- VvFPA W . EPA 820-F-20-006 United States Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters March 2021 Environmental Protection Agency table continued Type of Source Level of Concern (H,M,L, or NA) Distance to Beach (mi 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 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 Homeless encampment Other (specify): Other (specify): Other (specify): *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? yes no If yes, describe: Given your understanding of the beach, which fecal pollution sources are most likely to affect the levels of bacteria in the water? If you have specific concerns about any of the fecal pollution sources as sources of specific pathogens, please describe. Has this beach been associated with the following? (check ail that apply) ~ Cases of swimmer's itch ~ Outbreaks of diarrheal diseases ~ High incidence of skin infection ~ Other adverse health outcomes ~ Other: If any are checked above, please describe: Has a TMDL for bacteria been done on this waterbody or on any that discharge to it? yes no If yes, summarize the results and attach report: Are there any discharge reports available for dischargers near this beach? yes 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? yes no If yes, describe: Additional comments or observations: 11 ------- Or EPA ~ United States Environmental Protection Agency Marine Annual Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-20-006 March 2021 PART 13: DESCRIPTION OF SANITARY FACILITIES Bathhouses and Bathrooms 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 (tt/m) Frequency of Cleaning (Daily, weekly, monthly) How are the sanitary wastes handled? (check ail that apply) ~ Public sewers ~ On-site treatment ~ Septic field ~ Pump-out ~ Other: Detail the number of toilets, showers, sinks, etc., and whether these facilities are adequate to support beach use. Total number of trash cans at the beach: Bin Number or ID Location Condition (good, fair, or poor) Distance from Waterline (ft/m) Frequency of Emptying (daily, weekly, monthly) Describe further, including whether number and location of trash cans are adequate to support beach use: PART 14: DESCRIPTION OF OTHER FACILITIES List and, if possible, photograph 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 (ft/m) What is the sewage disposal method used (if applicable)? How might this facility contribute to water quality problems? Are there boat pump-outs nearby? yes no If yes, describe: Additional comments or observations: 12 ------- |