A non-storm water discharge observed during inspection is documented by filing which type of report?

• A. Stormwater discharge report
• B. Water quality report
• C. Non-storm water report
• D. Discharge permit renewal

Answer: (C)

Not all discharges seen during a site inspection come from rain. When you observe a discharge that is not related to storm events, you document it on a Non-storm Water Discharge Report. This creates a formal record of illicit or non-storm water discharges so the site can investigate the source, take corrective actions, and maintain compliance with permit requirements. The other options don’t fit because a stormwater discharge report is for rainfall-driven runoff, a general water quality report isn’t specific to logging a single observed discharge, and a discharge permit renewal is about renewing the permit, not documenting a specific non-storm discharge.