§ 167.15 Monitoring.
RCNY § 167.15
(a)Collection of samples and analysis for the purpose of surveillance or design shall be performed in accordance with the sampling plan specified by the Department. The sampling procedures will be based on potential pollution sources, storm water discharges, historical water quality data, regional hydrodynamics, beach usage, beach length, and geomorphology for representation of water quality monitoring.
(b)Laboratory Analysis. Bathing beach samples shall be examined by a laboratory in possession of a valid current New York State Department of Health National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Certification (NELAC) using approved methods in accordance with City, state, and federal agencies.
(c)Preemptive Standards – New York City Wet Weather Advisory. For bathing beaches covered under this advisory, the operator shall be knowledgeable of the established wet weather rainfall intensity standards set for the facility. The operator shall monitor rainfall intensity/data on a daily basis during the bathing season.
