Return to top. Collects Data Survey Team investigators conduct unannounced inspections of businesses on a geographical basis throughout King County. The investigators address concerns such as hazardous waste discharges to the sewer, storm drains, ground, or the solid waste stream. The Survey Team works directly with the suburban cities to ensure an appropriate distribution of program services and benefits. Team members coordinate with local agencies and officials before, during and after field visits to improve voluntary compliance.
Data collection is an important part of the team's work.
The Survey Team collects information on current processes, practices, compliance status, problems and questions within various industries. Local officials helped select areas for survey, and in a few cases accompanied team members on visits. Visited businesses in Bellevue, Black Diamond, Kent, Renton and unincorporated King County areas of Kenmore and Maple Valley. Worked with the City of Renton on source control activities as part of the city's Aquifer Protection Program. The Team visited 162 businesses in Renton's Aquifer Protection Zones.