Map the dumping piles in East St. Louis's drainage-way blocks (2026-07-18)

East St. Louis has fought large-scale illegal dumping for decades — contractors from across the river unload where enforcement is thin — and piles near ditches and low blocks wash into the drainage system that already struggles in every storm. A monthly mapped record is the removal crew's work order and the enforcement pattern-proof. Standard: Illinois EPA open dumping enforcement practice; SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation. Proof: Per-pile survey with GPS-dated photos and report confirmations Method (Illinois EPA open dumping enforcement practice; SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation.): 1. Walk the assigned blocks and locate every dumping pile visible from public space, prioritizing piles near ditches and drains. 2. Record location, size, contents, and distance to the nearest drainage path per pile. 3. Flag drums, tanks, or unknown containers as hazard-report-only. 4. Submit piles to the state and city reporting channels. 5. Photograph every pile with GPS and date on and compile the survey. Done when: Per-pile survey with GPS-dated photos and report confirmations

Where

Public blocks near Bond Ave and 15th St, East St. Louis, IL 62201

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

Per-pile survey with GPS-dated photos and report confirmations

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-17

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: EPA dry-weather / AMD field screening

Bring

• GPS phone
• pH meter or strips
• conductivity meter
• ammonia + iron test kit as specified
• surfactant screen if specified
• gloves
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Navigate to the outfall/reach; record GPS; photograph it, capturing any visible flow or staining.
2. 2. Note whether flow is present in dry weather (yes/no).
3. 3. Measure and record pH, conductivity, and each specified analyte per kit instructions.
4. 4. Log any color, odor, floc, or aquatic-life observation.
5. 5. Enter all readings with units, GPS, time, and photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Dry-weather flow present with elevated conductivity/ammonia/surfactants -> flag suspected illicit discharge for the responsible agency.
• pH < 6 with visible iron floc -> tag suspected acid mine drainage; recommend metals lab panel.

What counts as done

• pH + conductivity recorded with units
• Each specified analyte recorded with a value
• Dry-weather flow present? recorded yes/no
• GPS waypoint + timestamped photo

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.