Photograph and log the storm outfalls along Chisholm Creek in north Wichita (2026-07-18)

Chisholm Creek collects north Wichita's street runoff, and its outfalls tell the story — staining, dry-weather flow, and sheen show up at the pipe before anyone tests the water. The neighborhood also lives beside a documented groundwater contamination plume near 29th and Grove, which makes public, no-touch watching of surface water worth doing well. A monthly outfall photo log gives the city's stormwater office real eyes. Standard: Clean Water Act MS4 outfall screening practice; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Proof: per-outfall photo log with observations and any reports filed Method (Clean Water Act MS4 outfall screening practice; SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).): 1. Walk the mapped public-path outfall points along the creek on a dry day. 2. Photograph each outfall from the bank or path and note flow, color, odor, and staining. 3. Log each observation on the outfall sheet. 4. Report any dry-weather flow or sheen to the city stormwater line. 5. GPS-tag and date every photo and entry. Done when: per-outfall photo log with observations and any reports filed

Where

Chisholm Creek public path outfalls near E 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67219

Pay

$80 proposed

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Proof

per-outfall photo log with observations and any reports filed

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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.