General Tab

The General tab in the Stream Sampling module enables users to record which crew performed the test, data about the stream from which the sample was taken, and the results of the sampling. The fields in this tab are described in the table below:

Field Name

Definition

Outfall Location

Tracking No

Reason

Regulatory Type

Drainage Area

Outfall Type

Illicit Type

Illicit Status

Receiving Stream

Land Use

These fields are completed automatically using data from the storm structure's Storm Sampling tab when the Structure # is selected.

Discharge Source

Describes the location from which the sample was taken. For example, the discharge source could be a storm drain, industrial drain, etc.

Last Rainfall

Last Rainfall Date

Indicate how long ago the last rainfall occurred.

Rainfall Amount

Specifies the amount (in inches) of the last rainfall.

Max Rain Rate

Indicates the maximum amount of rain (in inches per hour) that fell during the last rainfall.

Hrs After Rain

Indicates the number of hours that have passed since the last rainfall.

Dry Weather Flow

Indicates the presence of dry water or ground water flow.

Bypass Status

Describes the status of the storm water bypass channel.

Photos Taken

Photo Numbers

Confirms that photographs were taken during the test. The film roll and picture numbers are detailed in the text field.

Sample Taken

Sample Numbers

Confirms that samples were taken during the test. The sample identification numbers are detailed in the text field.

Sample Type

Samples From

Indicates the types of samples taken and their location (i.e., stream flow, pool).