xvEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ^ Marine Routine Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-23-005 April 2023 INTRO: BASIC LOCATION INFORMATION Name of beach: Date(s) of survey: Beach ID: Time(s) of survey: Name of waterbody: Name(s) of surveyor(s): Sampling station(s)/ID: Surveyor affiliation: WQX organizational ID: Sampling location Latitude: Longitude: Dates of swim season Start: End: QUALITY ASSURANCE M the data collected use an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP)? yes no PART 1: WEATHER AND GENERAL BEACH CONDITIONS Weather Conditions Survey the weather using the method of your choice. You may use the National Weather Service as your source. Air temperature: °C or °F Method for air temperature: (check one) ~ Liquid-in-glass therm. ~ Electronic thermometer ~ Weather app ~ Weather report: from airport or weather station? ~ Other: Dewpoint temperature: °C or °F Method for air temperature: (check one) ~ Weather app ~ Weather report: from airport or weather station? ~ Other: Relative Humiditv (%): °Cor°F Method for relative humidity: (check one) ~ Weather app ~ Weather report: from airport or weather station? ~ Other: Barometric Pressure: units: Method for temperature: (check one) ~ Weather app ~ Weather report: from airport or weather station? ~ Other: Wind speed: units: Wind aust speed: units: Method for wind speed: (check ail that apply) ~ Wind vane for direction ~ Weather app ~ Wind sock for direction/speed ~ Anemometer for wind speed ~ Beaufort scale for wind speed ~ Aerovane for wind direction/speed ~ Weather report: from airport or weather station? ~ Other (specify): Wind direction: Is the wind: (circle one) Onshore or Offshore If you collected wind speed from a local weather station, how far were you from the station: mi or km How recent was the last rain event: (check one) ~ 0-24 hrs ~ 24-48 hrs ~ 48-72 hrs ~ 72+ hrs Rain intensity: (check one) ~ Misting ~ Light rain ~ Moderate rain ~ Heavy rain ~ Other: Total measured rainfall: in or cm Distance to the aauae/station when recordina rainfall amount: mi or km Method for rainfall: (check one) ~ Rain gauge ~ Weather report ~ Weather app ~ Other (specify):. Sky condition/amount of Sunny/ Mostly sunny/ Partly sunny/ Mostly cloudy/ Cloudy/ cloud cover: (circle one) No clouds 1/8 to 2/8 3/8 to 1/2 5/8 to 7/8 Total coverage Method for weather conditions: (check one) ~ Visual observations ~ Weather app ~ Other (specify): Beach Conditions What are the waves like right now: (estimated, check one) ~ Calm (no waves) ~ Normal (1-2 ft high, estimated) ~ Rough (>2 ft high, estimated) How tall are the waves: ftorm Is the wave height measured or estimated?(check one) ~ Measured ~ Estimated Method for measuring wave height: (check one) ~ Visual examination of wave height ~ Other: ~ Graduated stick and ranging pole Tidal Phase: (check all that apply) ~ High Tide-the ~ Low Tide-the highest level of the tide lowest level of the (high water) tide (trough) ~ Spring Tide - observed high tides are higher and low tides are lower than average (occurs when moon is at new phase and full phase) ~ Neap Tide- observed high tides are a little lower and low tides a little higher than average (occurs during the 1st and 3rd quarter moon, when the moon appears "half full") Tidal Currents: (check one) ~ Ebb current (an outgoing tide) ~ Flood current (an incoming tide) ~ Other: Describe the reference point Ce a time rhoursi since last hiah tidei: Orientation of tide to the beach: Current longshore speed: (see user manual on how to estimate lonashore speed) units: Lonashore direction: Method for longshore speed: (check one) ~ Stick with fishing reel with water balloon on end ~ Ball and tether ~ Other (specify): 1 ------- Marine Routine Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 82°Aprn32023 United States Environmental Protection Agency Are there rip currents present: yes no If yes, describe: Additional comments or observations PART 2: WATER QUALITY List bacteria samples collected at the beach. Potential pollution sources, if applicable, can be recorded in Part 4. Sample Point Sample Number Location (lat/long) Date & Time Parameter (enterococci, E. coli, etc.) Comments General Water Quality Water temperature: °C or °F Water color: (circle one) Clear Blue Brown Green Red Other:_ Method for water temperature: (check one) ~ Multiprobe ~ Electronic meter ~ Graduated thermometer ~ Report from local radio station ~ Report from NOAA weather band radio ~ Other (specify): Has the water color changed since the last visit? yes no don't know If yes, describe: Select the best description of the water smell: (circle one) None Septic Algae Sulfur Other: pH: Method for measurina pH: (check one) ~ Handheld electronic meters (specify) ~ pH strips ~ Field test kits ~ Other: Oxidation Reduction Potential(ORP): units: Method for ORP(specifv): Total Dissolved Solids(TDS): units: Method for TDS(specifv): How did you measure turbidity? ~ Observed: (check one) ~ Clear ~ Slightly Turbid ~ Opaque (check one) ~ Measured: NTU value: Secchi disc depth: What method was used to measure the turbidity of the water: (check one) ~ Simple visual observation ~ Visual test kit ~ Titrimetric test kit ~ Nephelometer/Turbidimeter ~ Other (specify):. Salinity: (check one) ~ 0-5 ppt ~ 5-15 ppt ~ 15-40 ppt Conductivity: units: Total Suspended Solids(TSS): units: Method of TSS(sDecifv): Dissolved Oxvaen(DO): units: Method of DO(specifv): Dissolved Organic Carbon(DOC): units: Method of DO(specifv): Describe other measurements taken and report values: Document water quality with photographs and detailed descriptions Additional water quality observations 2 ------- xvEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ^ Marine Routine Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-23-005 April 2023 PART 3: PEOPLE (number of beach users) Are there bathers or recreators (swimmers, boaters, waders, etc.) present at the beach or waterbody? yes no Total people in water: _ Total number of boats: Total people out of water:. Total people at the beach:. Report activities observed on the beach and in the water. Take photographs, if possible. Activity (swimming, fishing, etc.) Approximate # of people participating Add any comments and observations about the activities above Describe notable bather activities that could affect water quality (Example: babies in disposable diapers in the water): Method for numbers of people participating in various activities:(check one) ~ Counting by surveyor ~ Counting by lifeguard ~ Photos ~ Turnstiles ~ Other: PART 4: POTENTIAL POLLUTION SOURCES Identify visible sources of pollutants up to 500 feet from the beach or waterbody boundary. Quantify sources and take photos if possible. Type of Source Discharge Source Name Discharge Source Amount (H, m, l) Discharge Flow Rate Discharge Volume Discharge Source Characteristics River Wetland drainage Pond Outfall/Pipe (e.g., stormwater) Septic (e.g., leaking pit latrine) Runoff (impervious surfaces) Homeless encampments Other (specify): Did you collect samples and complete the Bacteria Samples section in Part 2? yes no If no, describe why not: How did you identify the source of discharge? (check one) ~ Visual observation ~ WWTP Notification/Report ~ Other (specify): How did you measure flow/velocity or volume? (check one) ~ Mechanical flow meter ~ Electric flow meter ~ USGS gauging station ~ WWTP notification/report ~ Orange (float) and stopwatch ~ Other: Are tidal pools present? yes no If yes, how many: What is their average size: units: Are floatables present in the water? yes no If yes, 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: Method for determining floatables presence: (check one) ~ Visual observation nCleanup event results ~ Other: Is there debris or litter present on the beach? yes no Select the amount (%) of beach debris on the beach: (check one) ~ None ~ Low (1% - 20%) ~ Moderate (21%- 50%) ~ High (>50%) 3 ------- Marine Routine Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 82°Aprn32023 United States Environmental Protection Agency Select the 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) ~ 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: Method for determining debris presence: (check one) ~ Visual observation ~ Cleanup event results ~ Other:. Algae Is algae present in the nearshore water and/or beach? yes no don't know Select the amount (%) of algae in nearshore water: (check one) ~ None ~ Low (1 %-20%) ~ Moderate (21%-50%) ~ High (> 50%) Select the amount (%) of algae on the beach: (check one) ~ None ~ Low (1 %—20%) ~ Moderate (21%-50%) ~ High (> 50%) Method for determining amount and color of algae in nearshore water and beach:(check one) ~ Visual observation ~ Other: Circle 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: (check ail that apply) ~ Light green ~ Bright green ~ Dark green ~ Yellow ~ Brown ~ Other:. Is the nearshore water discolored? yes no don't know If yes, specify the color: (check ail that apply) ~ Clear ~ Green ~ Dark Red ~ Brown ~ Yellowish nOther:_ Harmful Algae Blooms Is there presence of harmful algal blooms? yes no If yes, photograph and describe: Method for identifying harmful algal blooms in nearshore water and beach:(check one) ~ Field guide or internet site for taxonomic identification ~ Other: Are there mats or scum in nearshore waters? (check ail that apply) ~ Mats-floating ~ Foam ~ Scum ~ None Are there dead fish or other dead wildlife present with bloom? yes no Have any illnesses (e.g., itchy throat, cough, gastrointestinal) been reported by local or state health departments? yes no If yes, describe: Is algal toxin monitoring conducted? yes no don't know If yes, have algal toxins been detected? Have algal species been identified? yes no don't know If yes, specify the species: Presence of Wildlife and Domestic Animals Are wildlife and domestic animals present? yes no If yes, document presence with photographs. Type in Air in Water at Beach Type in Water at Beach Geese Dogs Gulls Horses Shorebirds Iguanas Ducks Mongooses Pigeons Rodents(scecifv): Other: Turtles Other: Other: Other: Other: Method for determining presence of wildlife and domestic animals: (check one) ~ Counting using hand-held counter and if necessary, binoculars ~ Other:. 4 ------- xvEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ^ Marine Routine Sanitary Survey for Recreational Waters EPA 820-F-23-005 April 2023 Are dead birds found on the beach? yes no If yes, specify the number and species of dead birds Type Common loon Herring gulls Ring-billed gulls Double crested cormorants Long-tailed ducks White-winged scoter Horned grebes Red-necked grebes Other: Number Dead Method for determining the number of dead birds: (check one) ~ Counting using hand-held counter and if necessary, binoculars ~ Other: Method for identifying dead birds: (check one) ~ Field guide or internet site for taxonomic identification ~ Other: Are dead fish found in the waterbody or at the beach? yes no If yes, document with photographs and specify the number of dead fish found on the beach or in/at the waterbody Method for determining the number of dead fish: (check one): ~ Visual observation ~ Other:. Additional comments or observations on pollution sources, algae, or animals. Describe any photos taken. 5 ------- |