Storm Water Inventory System

The intent of this report is to provide the reader with infor­ mation useful for establishing a sewer system inventory and record system in his or her city. The major topic of this report is the collection of data relevant to storm sewers. However, because of the natural progression of Muncie’s inventory, emphasis will be given to the collection of data for sanitary and combination sewers. The data concerning sanitary and combination sewers provides the base for the collection of inventory information for the storm sewers and is, thus, vital. W ith the completion of the information concerning the sanitary and combination sewers, this report will provide a clear picture to the reader of the total inventory collection process. Also, data will be presented that will explain the structural organization of the City of Muncie, its governmental organization of the various concerned departments involved in the study, the rationale and objectives for the study, and the procedures and methods for establishing an inventory system. To completely understand the inventory process the reader should realize that the data being collected is divided into several areas for ease of management. The inventory data consist o f: (1) maps showing the physical location, (2) individual structure sheets explaining in­ formation that is unique for each structure, and (3) computerization of data. Each of the above areas will be dealt with in more detail in this report. One must realize that all data cannot be presented here. However, Muncie’s needs for the inventory and record system should provide the information needed for a similar system which can be augmented or diminished according to the individual user’s needs. The City of Muncie, Indiana, like many other cities in the country, has been faced with problems that are associated with the collection, transportation, disposal, and maintenance of its sanitary, combination, and storm sewer systems. Of major concern is the city’s