INDUSTRIAL USER INSPECTION CHECKLIST
I. General Inspection Information
Name of industry:
Date of visit: Visit start time: Visit end time:
Inspection Type/Purpose
Scheduled
Unscheduled
Enforcement
Complaint
New Company
Follow-up
Permit Renewal
Spill/Slug
Name of inspectors/affiliation:
Printed name: Signature Date:
Last inspection date:
Inspected by:
Did the previous inspection identify deficiencies that the industrial user was required to correct?
Yes
No
Were deficiencies corrected?
Yes
No
Explain:
List all observed noncompliance issues and any corrective action that has been taken, or is planned:
Provide the name(s) and title(s) of industry representative(s)
Printed Name(s) Email(s) Signature Date:
II. General Facility Information
Physical address of industry:
Mailing address of industry:
IU Permit Number: Permit Exp. Date: IU Classification(s): NAICS Code(s):
Is the industrial user permit on file at the facility?
Yes
No
If the facility is a CIU, is it correctly categorized?
Yes
No
Explain:
Nature of operation and reason for industrial user classification:
Number of employees: Number of shifts: Hours of operation/Days per week:
Are there scheduled shut down periods
Yes
No
When:
Seasonal production?
Yes
No
When:
Number of wastewater discharge points to the POTW:
All discharge points accounted for?
Yes
No
If no, explain:
III. Production/Process Areas
Comprehensive process description (identify raw materials, processes used, products produced/amount of finished product, and
wastes and their destination; attach a process diagram if available) or if in City’s file, so reference:
Describe any substantial changes in manufacturing processes (changes that have occurred and changes that are planned):
Production and flows verified for Production-Based CIUs?
Yes
No
Has there been any production or flow changes since the last inspection?
Yes
No
If yes to either, has production or flow increased or decreased greater than 20%
Yes
No
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Did the industrial user report changes in process(es) to the POTW? Yes No N/A
Describe the condition of process area(s):
Describe any housekeeping concerns:
Do floor drains/troughs lead to the POTW? Yes No
Are incompatible process/raw materials separated? Yes No
Are pipes labeled/color coded with directional flow arrows for easy identification? Yes No
Are temporary hoses in place as part of production? Yes No
Is a comprehensive piping diagram available at the facility? Yes No
Are process tanks labelled? Yes No N/A
Are storage tanks labelled? Yes No N/A
Is the industrial user meeting its best management practices requirements? Yes No N/A
How often is the production area cleaned?
What chemicals are used in the cleaning of the production area?
Is the wastewater generated from cleaning the production area discharged to the POTW? Yes No N/A
Attach a schematic description of the production process(es) at the facility (or if in City’s file, so reference).
IV. Wastewater Production
Water source(s):
Water usage:
Is water consumption balanced with wastewater production? Yes No
Explain:
Wastestream flow(s) discharged to the POTW (describe and include flow when available):
Production process(es):
Contact cooling water:
Boiler blowdown/makeup:
Evaporation (loss):
Non-contact cooling water:
Lawn maintenance/Irrigation (loss):
Are there any diversion meters in use (credit given for water used in final product, evaporation or lawn care)? Yes No
Sanitary:
Wastewater hauled offsite (include names of haulers and destination):
Other:
Sanitary: (gpd) Process: (gpd) Combined: (gpd)
Describe any substantial changes in wastewater flow (changes that have occurred and changes that are planned):
Did the industrial user report changes in wastewater flow to the POTW? Yes No N/A
Is dilution of the wastewater stream occurring, or is there any potential for dilution? Yes No
Attach a comprehensive schematic of wastewater production and wastewater discharge points to the POTW’s system or if in City’s
file, so reference.
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V. Pretreatment System
Does the industrial user treat its process wastewater prior to discharge to the POTW? Yes No N/A
Type of pretreatment system (Describe and include comprehensive schematic description if available or if in City’s file, so
reference):
Check which of the following are utilized for pretreatment prior to discharge to sanitary sewer:
Dissolved air floatation Membrane Tech. Ion Exchange Biological Treatment
Centrifugation Flow Equalization Ozonation Chlorinating
Chemical Precipitation
w/Clarifier
Oil/Water Separation Reverse Osmosis Grit Removal
Sludge Filter Press Grease Trap Rotary Macro Screen Solvent Distillation
pH Adjustment Sand Trap Sedimentation Silver Recovery
Belt/Disk/Rope Oil
Skimmer
CN Destruct Hex Cr Reduction Segregation of Streams
Surfactants Work Tank Agitation De-Foaming Chelating Agents
Continuous flow Batch Combined
Condition/operation of pretreatment system: Good Fair Poor
Explain condition rating:
Are equipment maintenance records maintained and available for review? Yes No N/A
Are equipment calibration records available, and are calibration frequencies adequate? Yes No N/A
Does the industrial user have a critical spare parts inventory? Yes No N/A
Is the detention time/mixing time in the pretreatment system adequate? Yes No N/A
Is the pH monitoring system working properly? Yes No N/A
Does the industrial user have a continuous pH monitoring system? Yes No N/A
Is the pretreatment system operator trained and certified? Yes No N/A
Is there an operator for each shift? Yes No N/A
Has the system experienced operational/upset problems since the last inspection? Yes No N/A
Describe:
VI. Slug/Spill Controls, Best Management Practices
Who has the authority to halt the discharge from the facility should a spill or slug discharge occur?
How are employees informed of whom to call at the POTW in case of a spill or slug discharge?
Is the facility required to implement a slug discharge control plan? Yes No N/A
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If a slug plan is not currently required, should one be? Yes No
Explain:
Is the slug discharge control plan appropriate for current conditions? Yes No N/A
Does the permit require or allow BMPs? Required ? Allowed? Voluntary? NA
Types of BMPs
Installation of treatment
Prohibitions on certain practices, activities or discharges
Requirements for operation and maintenance of treatment units
Timeframes associated with key activities
Compliance certification, reporting and records retention
Slug discharge control plan
Solvent management plan
Other
Description of Required BMPs:
Description of Allowed BMPs:
Description of Voluntary BMPs:
P2 Equipment/Practices in use:
Overflow Alarms Aqueous Cleaning Solutions
Fog/Halo Spray Rinsing Countercurrent Cascade Rinsing
Dragout Collection Trays Seal-Less Pumps
Air Jets/Curtains Horizontal Work Tank Negative Air Blankets
Electrolytic Recovery Cartridge or Membrane Filtration
Aqueous Paint Stripping Solutions Bead/Powder Blast Paint Removal
Biocide Addition to Lengthen Coolant Life Centrifugation of Machining Coolant
Flow Restrictors Overspray Recycle
In-Situ Recycle (Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis) Conductivity Probes
Dead/Stagnant Rinse Tanks Evaporation
Are BMPs installed correctly? Yes No N/A
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If Yes, does the BMP require installation of further treatment technology? Yes No N/A
Explain:
Does facility have its own EMS or a similar version? Yes No N/A
Is the facility ISO 14001 certified? Yes No N/A
Corrective actions necessary? Yes No N/A
Explain:
Completion Date:
VII. Chemical Storage
Chemical storage area (identify the chemicals that are maintained on site and how they are stored):
Any floor drains? Yes No Any spill control measures? Yes No
Can chemicals reach floor drains if spilled? Yes No
Is chemical containment needed? Yes No
How often are floors washed?
What chemicals are used?
How often is equipment washed?
What chemicals are used?
Does the facility have the potential for a slug discharge? Yes No
Is the facility required to have a slug control program? Yes No
Is the slug discharge control plan available onsite? Yes No
Is the slug discharge control plan still adequate? Yes No
Has the facility had any past slug discharges? Yes No
Are signs posted to inform employees about improper discharge practices? Yes No
VIII. Sludge Generation
If the facility generates sludge or hauls regulated wastes, please complete the following information. (If not, go to next section)
Sludge dewatering method (plate/frame filter, belt press,
rotating drum vacuum, centrifuge, indexing paper filters, etc.):
Amount generated (55 gal barrel [bbl]/mo):
Where does the liquid from dewatering go?
Disposal method:
Sludge Storage (bbl): Shipment frequency:
Manifests available?
Yes No
Sludge hauler(s):
Disposal location(s):
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Is the sludge generated characterized as a hazardous waste? Yes No
If yes, are hauling manifests available? Yes No
Is any sludge sent off as a valuable raw material? Yes No
Examples: Zn sulfate sold to fertilizer mfg.; hydrochloric acid pickle liquor for local POTW’s coagulation and phosphorous
removal; spent sulfuric pickle liquor to formulate with ammonia for fertilizer; Al hydroxide filter cake in alum form for sale to
POTWs; chrome/nickel sludge used to produce ferronickel alloy; etc.
IX. Hazardous Waste Generation
Is hazardous waste generated? Yes No N/A
Is hazardous waste discharged to the POTW? Yes No N/A
Manner of hazardous waste disposal:
Are hazardous wastes drummed and labeled? Yes No
Are hazardous wastes held onsite for more than 180 days? Yes No
Does the industrial user have hazardous waste manifests? Yes No
Any other problems associated with hazardous waste? Yes No
Explain:
X. Solid Waste Production
Are solid wastes (other than sludge) produced during manufacturing process? Yes No
Describe the types and approximate volumes of solid waste produced:
Solid waste disposal method(s):
XI. Monitoring, Recordkeeping, and Reporting
Description of sample location:
Are there any concerns regarding the cleanliness or location of the sampling point? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Sampling method/technique:
Evaluation of self-monitoring data: Yes No N/A
If yes, was self-monitoring adequate:
Yes No N/A
If not, explain why data was inadequate.
Who performs the self-monitoring analysis?
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Are the permit requirements appropriate for:
Sample location(s)? Yes No
If no, explain:
Permit limit(s)? Yes No
If no, explain:
Sample method? Yes No
If no, explain:
Sample frequency? Yes No
If no, explain:
What changes, if any, are needed in the permit?
Samples are analyzed according to 40 CFR part 136 method where they exist? Sample location(s)? Yes No
If no, Explain:
If alternative test procedures or modified methods are used (40 CFR 136.4-6), were all requirements met?
Samples are analyzed within required holding times? Sample location(s)? Yes No
Samples are analyzed in-house or contract?
If outside lab, what is the lab name?
Samples are preserved according to 40 CFR part 136? Sample location(s)? Yes No
Samples in required bottle type per 40 CFR part 136?
Samples are taken during periods of process discharge only? Sample location(s)? Yes No
Chain-of-custody (COC) form is used? Sample location(s)? Yes No
If COC is not used, describe documentation:
COC form is filled out properly? Sample location(s)? Yes No
Record Keeping
All information kept for 3 years? Sample location(s)? Yes No
All required information (see below) available, current and complete? Yes No
The date, exact place, method, and time of sampling and the names of the person or persons taking the samples;
The dates analyses were performed;
Who performed the analyses;
The analytical techniques/methods used; and
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The results of such analyses.
Explain:
Reporting
Did the facility report results of any more frequent sampling in the last reporting period? Yes No
If so, were all results reported?
Yes No
Comments:
POTW notified of all violations identified by industrial user within 24 hours of becoming aware? Yes No N/A
If NA, does the POTW do all the facility’s monitoring? Yes No
Resampling results following violations identified by industrial user submitted within 30 days of becoming aware? Yes No
Do sample results match what is reported by the industry? Yes No Explain:
Are there any violations that were not reported to the POTW? Yes No Explain:
Have bypasses been reported?
Have upsets been reported (CIUs)?
XII. Wastestreams Verification/Combined Wastestream Formula
Can flow be measured at all sampling locations? Yes No
Are flows measured at each sampling location? Yes No
What type of measuring device is used?
How often are the flow measuring device(s) calibrated?
Is there a calibration log for the flow meter?
Are dilution wastestreams present at the sample location? Yes No
Is the CWF used at the facility? Yes No
How are the flows determined?
Is the facility using dilution to meet its effluent limits?
Yes No
Explain:
Should the facility be using the CWF? Yes No
Are there any new flows that need to be considered in the application of the CWF? Yes No
Are there any dilution flows that have not been accounted for? Yes No
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Certification statement must be in compliance with 40 CFR 403.12 (1) and 40 403.6 (a) (2) (ii) and LAC 33:IX.6123.L and LAC
33:IX.6111.A.2.b “I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering
the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that
there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing
violations.”
Comments:
__________________________________ ________________________________
Owner/Representative DES Representative
Facility Personnel Present at Inspection