Quarterly non-storm water discharge monitoring inspections are not required for which sites?

• A. Linear Underground/Overhead Projects (LUP) sites
• B. Residential construction sites
• C. Industrial facilities
• D. Highway construction projects

Answer: (A)

Quarterly non-stormwater discharge monitoring inspections are designed to catch and address discharges that aren’t from rain events, which can carry pollutants into waterways. Industrial facilities, residential construction sites, and highway construction projects have higher potential for non-stormwater discharges or illicit discharges during regular operations, so they are required to conduct these inspections to verify compliance and prevent pollution. Linear Underground/Overhead Projects are treated differently under the permit framework and aren’t subject to this particular monitoring requirement, so they don’t need quarterly non-stormwater discharge inspections.