Ontario Ministry of the Environment Wastewater System (MEWS)

MEWS Version 3.5
July 2014

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We have used our best efforts to produce a guide that will help you become familiar and comfortable with the MEWS application. Changes will be made periodically to the information contained in this guide and will be incorporated in later editions. In case of discrepancies between the MEWS guide and other guides and checklists, the official documents such as acts and regulations will prevail.

We welcome your comments about this guide, its organization or subject matter. Please send your comments directly to:

Water Wells and MISA Data Reporting Unit
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC)
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch
125 Resources Road
Toronto, Ontario M9P 3V6

WastewaterReporting@ontario.ca

For user account issues and system access issues, please contact the MEWS Program Officer at (807) 475-1570 or toll free (in Ontario) at 1-800-875-7772.

Please direct any other correspondence regarding reporting of data to the District Office of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, Senior Environmental Officer. A listing of Ministry District Offices is viewable from the Ministry website.

MEWS Industrial User Guide
Copyright © 2014 Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

Preface (1.0)

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment Wastewater System (MEWS) is a web-based application designed for the monitoring and reporting of wastewater from companies discharging into Ontario waterways.

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s Effluent Monitoring and Effluent Limits Regulations (and other legal instruments such as Certificates of Approval / Environmental Compliance Approval) under the Environmental Protection Act of Ontario (the EPA), require designated dischargers of wastewater who discharge directly to water bodies in Ontario to sample their wastewater discharge, analyze the wastewater discharge samples, and report data to the Ministry based on the results of the analysis of the samples, as well as to ensure that the quality and quantity of wastewater discharge comply with the regulation limit.

Pre-approved users are permitted entry to the secure MEWS website and can gain access to their discharge data. Users interact with the MEWS website using Internet browsers and the World Wide Web.

The Ministry uploads a Company Profile File (CPF) to MEWS for each work site. The CPF lists the sample and parameter monitoring and reporting requirements of each work site, reflecting their regulatory obligations. Users may upload data to MEWS by XML file transfer, or they may type in the data to MEWS directly through data entry forms on the web page. Once a discharger is satisfied with the quality of the data uploaded or directly entered to MEWS, they can use MEWS to submit their data to the Ministry electronically and by mail to satisfy their regulatory obligations. Submitted data is transferred to the Ministry’s Sample Results Data Store (SRDS) database, which is the underlying database for the MEWS interface.

This document provides technical information on the XML file structure and the SRDS code mapping, allowing the user to translate codes from their own database into the Ministry code format and upload large quantities of data to MEWS. It is a complement to the MEWS User Guide for Industrial Officers and Staff.

Notes:

  1. References and fieldnames may reflect legacy wastewater data systems, such as the Industrial Monitoring Information System (IMIS) or the Municipal / Industrial Strategy for Abatement Information Data Entry System (MIDES).
  2. References to "sample" are strictly related to the sampling of wastewater discharge, and not to examples.

General (2.0)

2.1. XML Parts and Reserved Characters

There are three main parts to the XML coding: submission, sample and result. The submission part refers to the work site, the sample part refers to the sample details such as control point and date, and the result part refers to details about the parameter and the actual result value.

XML reserves the characters "<" and ">" to open and close the three main parts of the XML coding. These characters should not be used in field result values (i.e. between quotations) in XML files - they will generate XML parser errors. These characters are typically used in field result values as part of a Remark Code - see Section 6.10 for alternative characters.

2.2. Data Records and Frequency

Only those parameters requiring a result are included in any given sample; thus, a parameter with a weekly frequency (rpttime_name = "WEEKLY") is included only once every weekit is not coded for six of the seven days in a week. Similarly, a parameter with a Daily frequency and result_structure = P3 (three times in a day) is coded three times in a day, while a parameter with a Daily frequency and result_structure = SI (single) is coded only once per day.

A parameter with a frequency of "EVENT" is for sample locations which have infrequent flows. A result is expected to be entered only when there are flow events at that sampling location. All other sampling frequencies are expected to have a result value entered when there is flow, and if there is no flow, an appropriate remark code should be entered.

Therefore, a sample can have one or more results, and a submission can have one or more samples. However, at least one parameter must be coded for any given sample, while any given sample may include all parameters.

2.3. Revised XML files and data deletion

Upon the successful upload of an XML file to MEWS, sample records are created and populated with this data in the MEWS database. If a discharger wishes to upload corrected data with an XML file, they should be aware of the following:

  • A sample record for a given date and control point remains in the MEWS database even if all result values, remark codes and comments are deleted (blanked).
  • To delete a sample record, the discharger must use the Delete button on the Industrial Data Entry Search Samples screen (see the MEWS User Guide for industrial officers and staff).
  • If the discharger does not want to delete a sample but simply change the data within a sample, they may upload an XML file for the same date / control point with the revised data, in which case all previously uploaded data for this date / control point will be over-written, even data for a previously uploaded parameter that is no longer included in the revised XML file.

2.4. Result Data

An XML file should contain detailed data (such as concentration result values) and summary data that are not calculated by MEWS (such as monthly DISDAY result values). Once this data is uploaded to MEWS successfully, MEWS will calculate summary data as the reports are generated.

2.5. XML Template

The Company Profile Report page in MEWS displays a button called "XML Template" beside each Company Profile File (CPF) version. Click on the XML Template button to obtain an XML file template for the version of CPF desired. Refer to the MEWS User Guide for Industrial Officers and Staff for more details. The XML file template generated from your CPF Report reflects many of the requirements contained in your CPF. This XML file can be used as a basis for creating a complete XML file, for data upload.

XML File Code Exclusions and Format (3.0)

3.1. Code Exclusions

The Company Profile File contains all codes, limits, etc. to create front end forms for data input for each work site, and to allow for calculations and compliance. The CPF contains codes, abbreviations, etc., that you will need to include in your XML file. However, some codes, abbreviations, etc., are used exclusively for the calculation or derivation of result values, and must not be coded for inclusion in XML files. This section lists and describes those particular codes, abbreviations, etc., that the user should not include in their XML file:

  • Control Point Types
  • Loadings
  • Calculated Results
  • Result Structures
  • selected Reporting-for-time (Frequencies)

3.1.1. Control Point Types

Plant-level control points must not be coded in XML files these control points are "virtual" control points used by MEWS to perform calculations, generate summary values, and store data on a plant level.

Control Point Code versus Name
Control Point Type Code Control Point Type Name
88 PLANT PROCESS EFFLUENT
90 PLANT ONCE THROUGH COOLING WATER EFFLUENT
91 PLANT OTHER DIRECT WASTEWATER
92 PLANT COMBINED EFFLUENT
93 PLANT BATCH EFFLUENT
94 PLANT BUILDING EFFLUENT
95 PLANT EVENT DISCHARGE EFFLUENT

3.1.2. Loadings

Loadings are usually not coded in XML files loadings are typically calculated by MEWS based on pipe-level result values. Loadings are indicated by the unit of measure. The following units of measure must not be coded in an XML file for pipe-level control points:

XML Loading Abbreviations versus Name
Abbreviation (unit_abbrev) Name
G/BATCH GRAMS PER BATCH
G/D GRAMS PER DAY
KG/D KILOGRAMS PER DAY
KG/MO KILOGRAMS PER MONTH
KG/WK KILOGRAMS PER WEEK
KG/A KILOGRAMS PER YEAR
KG/BATCH KILOGRAMS PER BATCH
KG/8HRS KILOGRAMS PER EIGHT HOURS
UG/BATCH MICROGRAMS PER BATCH
MG/D MILLIGRAMS PER DAY
MG/BATCH MILLIGRAMS PER BATCH
T/D TONNES PER DAY

In rare cases, a discharger may have a control point customized for their reporting needs that will allow loading result values to be entered. For instance, the Control Point Type "Production" allows entry of T/D for a plant-level result value.

3.1.3. Calculated Results

Calculated or derived results must not be coded in XML files these results are calculated by MEWS based on non-calculated result values. Results are given as a component of the result structure. The following components are used only for calculated results and must be excluded from the XML file:

XML Component Abbreviation Chart
Component Abbreviation (component_type) Component Name Component Description
AV AVERAGE AV = SUM(VALUES)/NO
GM GEOMETRIC MEAN Nth ROOT OF THE PRODUCT OF N NUMBERS OF SAMPLES
MN MINIMUM SMALLEST VALUE
MX MAXIMUM LARGEST VALUE
NO NUM. IN AVERAGE NUMBER OF VALUES USED IN CALCULATION. OF AVERAGE
NV NUMBER IN VALUE NUMBER OF VALUES RELATED TO RESULT

3.1.4. Result Structures

Calculated or derived results must not be coded in XML files these results are calculated by MEWS based on non-calculated result values. Results are given as a component of the result structure. The following Result Structures are used only for calculated results and must be excluded from the XML file:

XML Result Structure Abbreviation versus Name
Result Structure Abbreviation (result_structure) Result Structure Name
AG SIMPLE AVERAGE
AN AVERAGE AND MINIMUM
AR AVERAGE
AX AVERAGE AND MAXIMUM
DR DAILY REPORTING
GR GEOMETRIC MEAN
MN MINIMUM
MR MISA MONTHLY REPORTING
MX MAXIMUM
PI MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
QT QUARTERLY TOTAL

3.1.5. Selected Reporting-for-time (Frequencies)

Wastewater sample result values must be obtained on a frequency based upon requirements in the regulations. These frequencies are listed in the CPF for each parameter required to be sampled. Some frequencies are associated with calculated or derived result values. The following frequencies must not be coded in XML filesthese frequencies are only used for calculations by MEWS:

XML Frequency Chart
Name (result rpttime_name) Abbreviation (Freq) Description
2 WEEK 2W REPORTED OVER 2 CALENDAR WEEKS
2 WEEK ROLLING 2WR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 2 CALENDAR WEEKS
20 DAY 20D REPORTED OVER 20 DAYS
20 DAY ROLLING 20DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 20 DAYS
28 DAYS ROLLING 28DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 28 DAYS
30 DAYS 30D REPORTED OVER 30 DAYS
30 DAYS ROLLING 30DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 30 DAYS
4 MONTH ROLLING 4MR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 4 CALENDAR MONTHS
4 WEEK 4W REPORTED OVER 4 CALENDAR WEEKS
4 WEEK ROLLING 4WR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 4 CALENDAR WEEKS
DAILY SUMMARY DS REPORTING FOR DAILY SUMMARY
MONTHLY SUMMARY MS REPORTING FOR MONTHLY SUMMARY
TWELVE MONTH ROLLING 12MR REPORTING OVER 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS

3.2. Format

The following is the XML file format for uploading the work site wastewater discharge data. See the following sections for explanations of each component.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> 
<!ELEMENT submission (sample*)> 
<!ATTLIST submission
    imis_company_code CDATA #REQUIRED 
    ws_name CDATA #REQUIRED>
<!ELEMENT sample (result*)> 
<!ATTLIST sample 
    sample_date_time CDATA #REQUIRED 
    imis_cp_ext CDATA #REQUIRED 
    cp_name CDATA #IMPLIED 
    dischg_sample_cd CDATA #IMPLIED 
    sample_comment CDATA #IMPLIED>
<!ELEMENT result EMPTY> 
<!ATTLIST result
    rpttime_name CDATA #REQUIRED 
    sis_imis_code CDATA #REQUIRED 
    parm_name CDATA #IMPLIED 
    unit_abbrev CDATA #REQUIRED 
    rptas_abbrev CDATA #REQUIRED 
    result_structure CDATA #REQUIRED 
    component_type CDATA #REQUIRED 
    result_value CDATA #REQUIRED 
    remark_code_1 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    remark_code_2 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    remark_code_3 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    result_comment CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_1 CDATA #REQUIRED 
    imis_regulation_code_2 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_3 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_4 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_5 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_6 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_7 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_8 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_9 CDATA #IMPLIED 
    imis_regulation_code_10 CDATA #IMPLIED>

XML Attribute Definition (4.0)

4.1. Submission Level Attributes

XML Submission Level Attributes Chart
XML Attribute Definition Example Data
imis_company_code Code for Work Site provided by MOECC Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch (EMRB).
Type: 10 digits
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS imis_company_code that your MEWS account can access.
Example data: see section 6.1.
ws_name Name of Work Site.
Type: Max. 100 characters
Mandatory field
Not validated		 Example data: see section 6.1; this field does not have to match the legal name, but can be edited to fit within the 100 character limitation.

Note: all string comparisons are case insensitive ignoring leading and trailing spaces.

4.2. Sample Level Attributes

XML Sample Level Attributes Chart
XML Attribute Definition Example Data
sample_date_time Code for sample control point.
Type: 8 characters (YYYYMMDD)
Mandatory field
No entry for time is required
See section 5.0 validation rules		 '20041201' for December 1, 2004.
imis_cp_ext Code for sample control point.
Type: 4 digits
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS imis_cp_ext of the control points that your MEWS account can access.
Example data: see section 6.2.
cp_name Name of sample control points for the control point of the work site.
Type: Max. 50 characters
Mandatory field
Not validated		 Example data: see section 6.2.
dischg_sample_cd Sample code
Type: Max. 10 characters
Optional field
Not validated		 Discharge Sample Code, used by the discharger for internal documentation as required.
sample_comment Sample comment
Type: Max. 2000 characters
Optional field
Not validated		  

Note: all string comparisons are case insensitive ignoring leading and trailing spaces.

4.3. Result Level Attributes

XML Result Level Attributes Chart
XML Attribute Definition Validation
rpttime_name Defines the time period for which the result was reported
Type: Max. 35 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS reportfor-time names.
Example data: see section 6.4.
sis_imis_code Code for parameter. A parameter can be a:
  • chemical element
  • chemical compound
  • physical characteristics
  • count
  • rate
Type: Max. 6 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS sis_imis_code codes.
Example data: see section 6.5.
parm_name Parameter name
Type: Max. 50 characters
Mandatory field
Not validated		 Example data: see section 6.5.
unit_abbrev Unit of measure abbreviation
Type: Max. 8 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match the SRDS unit abbreviation defined for the parameter.
Example data: see section 6.6.
If none is required, enter "NO DIM" (for No Dimension).
rptas_abbrev Contains information on how the result is reported. It is important when the result can be reported in several ways, such as:
  • as Phosphorus
  • as Phosphate
  • as Si
  • as Si O2

Type: Max. 8 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match the SRDS "reported as abbreviation" defined for the parameter.
Example data: see section 6.7.
If none is applicable, enter "NOT APPL".
result_structure Qualifier of the result as to the structure and number of associated values reported.
Type: 2 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS result structure abbreviation.
Example data: see section 6.8.
component_type Qualifier of the value as to the way it is measured or calculated.
Type: 2 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match the SRDS "component type abbreviation" defined for the result structure.
Example data: see section 6.9.
result_value Value of the analytical test result
Type: Max. 20 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		  
remark_code_1 Remark code # 1
Type: Max. 3 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 If specified, must match one of the SRDS remark codes.
Example data: see section 6.10.
remark_code_2 Remark code # 2
Type: Max. 3 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 If specified, must match one of the SRDS remark codes, and Remark Code 1 must not be null.
Example data: see section 6.10.
remark_code_3 Remark code # 3
Type: Max. 3 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 If specified, must match one of the SRDS remark codes, and Remark Code 1 and 2 must not be null.
Example data: see section 6.10.
result_comment result comment
Type: Max. 2000 characters
Optional field
Not validated		  
Imis_regulation_code_1 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Mandatory field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 Must match one of the SRDS Regulation Codes.
Example data: see section 6.3.
imis_regulation_code _2 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules		 If specified, must match one of the SRDS Regulation Codes.
Example data: see section 6.3.
imis_regulation_code _3 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _4 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _5 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _6 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _7 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _8 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules
imis_regulation_code _9 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules		  
imis_regulation_code _10 Regulation for which the result is reported.
Type: 2 characters
Optional field
See section 5.0 validation rules

Validation (5.0)

The following table lists validation rules to keep in mind when creating an XML format file for data upload to MEWS. The error messages shown will appear in the XML upload Error Log.

Important Note: An XML file may contain more than one sample. In such cases, even if the XML file failed one or more validation rules, the samples that did pass the validation up to the failed sample are uploaded.

For example: In one XML file, there are entries for 4 samples. One on Jan 11, 2007, one on Jan 12, 2007, one on Jan 13, 2007, and one on Jan 14, 2007. When the XML file is uploaded, all the validation passed for Jan 11, 2007, Jan 12, 2007, and Jan 14, 2007 samples. There are some validations that failed for Jan 13, 2007 sample. In this case, the sample for Jan 11, 2007 and Jan 12, 2007 are saved in the MEWS database. The XML upload will have a status of FAILED and display the validations that failed for Jan 13, 2007 sample in the file error log. The sample data for Jan 14, 2007 are not saved in the MEWS database.

Multiple XML fields (e.g., imis_regulation_code_1, imis_regulation_code_2, etc.) should be used sequentially.

Note: All string comparisons must be case insensitive ignoring leading and trailing spaces.

XML Field Validation Rules
XML Field Validation Rules Error Messages
N/A If the file is not a normal file or the file length is not longer than 0 or the file name is not ended by ".XML". Please specify a valid XML file to upload.
Any If the file is an XML file but failed the XML parser validation, then the user will see the parser errors.
These errors are generated by the parser directly.		 Parsing Error Messages.
For instance:
  • 1.1 Fatal - Invalid document structure. line=1, column=1.
  • 1.2 Fatal - Document must contain root element. line=1, column=44.
<submission>
imis_company_code Cannot be null. Missing value for SubmissionXMLElement. <imis_company_code>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid company code <imis_company_code>.
ws_name Cannot be null. Missing value for SubmissionXMLElement. <ws_name>.
Cannot be over 100 characters. SubmissionXMLElement.ws_name is over 100 characters.
<sample>
sample_date_time Cannot be null. Missing value for SampleXMLElement. <sample_date_time>.
Cannot be within a time period for which data has already been submitted. Invalid Sample Date <sample_date_time>: Cannot create new Sample within a submitted period.
Must be earlier than the current date / time. Invalid Sample Date <sample_date_time>: Must be earlier than the current date / time.
Must be in the format yyyymmdd. Invalid Sample Date <sample_date_time>: Must be in the format yyyymmdd.
imis_cp_ext Cannot be null. Missing value for SampleXMLElement. <imis_cp_ext>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid imis cp ext <imis_cp_ext>.
cp_name Cannot be null. Missing value for SampleXMLElement. <cp_name></cp_name>
Cannot be over 50 characters. SampleXMLElement.cp_name is over 50 characters.
dischg_sample_cd Content is not validated.  
Limit of 10 characters as a field property. Dischg_sample_cd Value is over 10 characters.
sample_comment Content is not validated.  
Cannot be over 2000 characters. Sample Comment is over 2000 characters.
<result>
rpttime_name Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement. <rpttime_name>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.rpttime_name <rpttime_name>.
sis_imis_code Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement <sis_imis_code>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.sis_imis_code <sis_imis_code>.
parm_name Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement.parm_name.
Content is not validated.  
Cannot be over 50 characters. ResultXMLElement.parm_name is over 50 characters.
unit_abbrev Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement. <unit_abbrev>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.unit_abbrev <unit_abbrev>.
rptas_abbrev Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement. <rptas_abbrev>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.unit_abbrev <rptas_abbrev>.
result_structure Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement. <result_structure>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.result_structure .
component_type Cannot be null. Missing value for ResultXMLElement.component_type .
Must exist in the database. Invalid ResultXMLElement.component_type .
result_value Cannot be null unless one or more remark_code is provided. Result value or Remark Code must be entered.
If the sis_imis_code is 'PH', 'PHAVG', 'PHMAX' or 'PHMIN', the result value must be between 1-14 inclusive. Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.result_value for parameter pH.
If the sis_imis_code is 'DISDAY', the result value must be 1-31 inclusive.
Also, see Note below (*).		 Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.result_value for parameter DISDAY.
If the sis_imis_code is other value, the result value must be a valid integer or decimal number. The result value cannot be in scientific notation format. Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.result_value format.
Cannot be over 20 characters. Result Value is over 20 characters.
If the sis_imis_code is not null and the component_type begins with "T", the result value must be in the format 24-hour time format "HH:MM":
Hour (HH) must be between 00 and 23 inclusive.
Minute (MM) must be between 00 and 59 inclusive.		 Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.result_value Time format.
If the sis_imis_code is not null and the component_type begins with "T", there must also be a component_type beginning with "V". Corresponding <component_type> value is required for result value.
If the sis_imis_code is not 'FWTEMP', 'FWTINC' or 'ORP', the result value may not be negative. Invalid Result Value. Verify that the value is a positive number.
If the sis_imis_code is 'ACLETR' or 'ACLEDA', acceptable result values are limited to blank, PASS, or FAIL. Invalid Pass/Fail Value. Verify that the value is either "PASS" or "FAIL.
remark_code_1 If the value is not null, it must be a valid remark code that exists in the database. Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.remark_code_1 <remark_code_1>.
If the parameter is a Flow with a result value that is positive, the remark code cannot indicate that there is no flow. Positive flow cannot have a <remark_code_1> remark code.
remark_code_2 If the value is not null, remark_code_1 must not be null. Remark code 1 cannot be blank when remark code 2 is specified.
Must be a valid remark code that exists in the database. Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.remark_code_2 <remark_code_2>.
If the parameter is a Flow with a result value that is positive, the remark code cannot indicate that there is no flow. Positive flow cannot have a <remark_code_2> remark code.
remark_code_3 If the value is not null, both, remark_code_1 and remark_code_2 must not be null. Remark code 1 and 2 cannot be blank when remark code 3 is specified.
Must be a valid remark code that exists in the database. Invalid ValueRemarksRecord.remark_code_3 <remark_code_3>.
If the parameter is a Flow with a result value that is positive, the remark code cannot indicate that there is no flow. Positive flow cannot have a <remark_code_3> remark code.
result_comment Content is not validated.  
Cannot be over 2000 characters. Sample Comment is over 2000 characters.
imis_regulation_code_1 Cannot be null. This error message will supersede other imis_regulation_code error messages. Missing value for SampleXMLElement. <imis_regulation_code_1>.
Must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_1>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_2 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_2>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_2>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_3 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_3>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_3>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_4 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_4>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_4>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_5 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_5>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_5>. </imis_regulation_code_5>
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_6 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_6>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_6>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_7 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_7>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_7>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for the parameter.
imis_regulation_code_8 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_8>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_8>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for the parameter.
imis_regulation_code_9 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_9>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_9>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
imis_regulation_code_10 If the value is not null, it must exist in the database. Invalid regulation code <imis_regulation_code_10>.
Cannot be the same value as any other regulation code. Duplicated regulation code <imis_regulation_code_10>.
Must be configured in the company profile file (CPF) for the parameter. Regulation code not configured in company profile for parameter.
N/A If the results are duplicated identically. Configuration is duplicated for multiple regulations.
If result records are duplicated, with the only difference being the regulation. Configuration is duplicated for multiple regulations.
If result records are duplicated, with the only difference being the result value. Configuration is duplicated for multiple regulations.
Combination of : sis_imis_code
unit_abbrev
rpttime_name rptas_abbrev
result_structure
component_type		 Must exist in the company profile file. Invalid Configuration.
Combination of : result_structure
component_type		 Must exist in the company profile file. Invalid result_structure and component_type combination.
All If any XML Field is duplicated, regardless of value for the Field. Parser Error: Fatal - Attribute "<xml field>" was already specified for element "<element>". [line=<#>, column=<#>] </element>

* Note for the parameter DISDAY: Two sectors of the MISA regulations, Petroleum Sector and Industrial Minerals Sector, are not explicitly required to report the parameter DISDAY at the pipe level. The system currently does not allow DISDAY to be customized at the plant level; therefore, any customization for reporting of DISDAY must be customized at the pipe level. This requires an interpretation of these two regulations to have the same meaning as the other regulations, which require reporting DISDAY at the pipe level.

If there is no flow for a full month, the DISDAY result value should remain blank (do not enter zero). In addition, a remark code is not required if the DISDAY result value is blank.

Example Data (6.0)

The tables in the following subsections show example data for illustration purpose only:

  • Subsection 6.1: Work Site Codes
  • Subsection 6.2: Control Points

The tables in the following subsections show a complete list of codes that are likely to appear in the CPF or that are required for XML mapping. The codes may be revised from time to time. It is important to use only those codes referred to in your work site Company Profile File (CPF).

  • Subsection 6.3: Regulation Codes
  • Subsection 6.4: Report for Time Codes
  • Subsection 6.5: Parameter Codes
  • Subsection 6.6: Unit of Measure Codes
  • Subsection 6.7: Reported As Codes
  • Subsection 6.8: Result Structure Codes
  • Subsection 6.9: Component Codes
  • Subsection 6.10: Remark Codes

All of the tables indicate which columns are applicable for XML mapping and which are seen on the Company Profile File (CPF). The actual field names appearing in the XML mapping and the CPF may be shown in brackets (e.g., "imis_company_code") for greater clarity.

For instance, in the Work Site Codes table, XML mapping will require entry of a value for the fieldname imis_company_code (value "0009990003", in the first column) and for the fieldname ws_name (value "INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC.", in the second column). The CPF for this company / discharger shows the fieldname Company, with a value "INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC.", in the second column.

Columns with no shading are used in XML mapping and/or the CPF, while shaded columns show information for greater clarity for the user.

6.1. Work Site Codes

The following table shows an example of a company work site (discharger) and the associated IMIS Company Code.

XML Work Site Codes
XML XML and CPF
Company Code (imis_company_code) Work Site Name (ws_name and Company)
0009990003 INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC.

6.2. Control Points

The following table shows examples of control points their names and their typical extension "codes". Use the Control Points as provided by the Company Profile File (CPF).

Sorted by Control Point IMIS Extension.

XML Control Points
XML XML and CPF
Control Point IMIS Extension (imis_cp_ext) Control Point Name (cp_name and Control Point)
0100 FINAL EFFLUENT, STATION 1
0200 ONCE THROUGH COOLING WATER
0300 FRONT STREET COMBINED SEWER
0700 BLAST FURNACE RECYCLE BLOWDOWN
1201 REGENERATION FILTER DISCHARGE
2700 DUAL MILLS COOLING WATER DISCHARGE

6.3. Regulation Codes

The following table lists all "regulations" (or legal instruments) that are likely to apply to the XML mapping and the CPF. Other "regulations" existcontact the Ministry if clarification is required.

Sorted by Regulation Code.

XML Regulation Codes
XML CPF
Regulation Code (imis_regulation_code_1) footnote 1 Regulation Name (Regulation)
CA C. OF A. - CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL / ECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE APPROVAL
CO CONTROL ORDER
FR FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
MC MISA COMPLIANCE
PG PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES
PR PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS

6.4. Report for Time Codes

These codes are also known as Frequency Codes. They reflect both the monitoring requirements (i.e., sampling frequency, such as Single Result) and the reporting requirements (e.g., monthly summary).

Sorted by Name.

XML Report for Time Codes
XML CPF Description
Name (result rpttime_name) Abbreviation (Freq)
2 WEEK 2W REPORTED OVER 2 CALENDAR WEEKS
2 WEEK ROLLING 2WR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 2 CALENDAR WEEKS
2/YEAR 2/YR TWO SAMPLES PER CALENDAR YEAR
20 DAY 20D REPORTED OVER 20 DAYS
20 DAY ROLLING 20DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 20 DAYS
28 DAYS ROLLING 28DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 28 DAYS
30 DAYS 30D REPORTED OVER 30 DAYS
30 DAYS ROLLING 30DR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 30 DAYS
4 MONTH ROLLING 4MR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 4 CALENDAR MONTHS
4 WEEK 4W REPORTED OVER 4 CALENDAR WEEKS
4 WEEK ROLLING 4WR REPORTED OVER PREVIOUS 4 CALENDAR WEEKS
5/WEEK 5/WK FIVE SAMPLES PER CALENDAR WEEK
BATCH B BATCH SAMPLE
BI-MONTHLY BM REPORTED FOR BI-MONTHLY (once every 2 months)
BI-WEEKLY BW REPORTED FOR BI-WEEKLY (once every 2 weeks)
DAILY D REPORTED FOR A DAY
DAILY SUMMARY DS REPORTING FOR DAILY SUMMARY
EVENT E REPORTED FOR EVENT
HOUR HR REPORTED OVER A HOUR
INSTANTANEOUS IN SINGLE RESULT
MONTHLY M REPORTED FOR A CALENDAR MONTH
MONTHLY SUMMARY MS REPORTING FOR MONTHLY SUMMARY
QUARTERLY Q REPORTED FOR QUARTERLY
THRICE WEEKLY TW REPORTED FOR THRICE WEEKLY (3 times a week)
TWELVE MONTH ROLLING 12MR REPORTING OVER 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS
WEEKLY W REPORTED FOR A CALENDAR WEEK
YEARLY YR REPORTED FOR A CALENDAR YEAR

6.5. Parameter Codes

Use the parameters as provided in the Company Profile File (CPF). Below is a listing of the most commonly used parameters for industrial discharges. Many of these parameters are also available as a scanned parameter, as may be required for a metals scan. Parameters not listed below can be added to CPF's - please contact your local Environmental Officer (EO) for further details.

The parameter codes and names relate to specific parameter testing methods and analysis. Verify with your laboratory to ensure the correct testing method and analysis is being performed for each parameter.

The following table is sorted by Abbreviation.

XML Parameter Codes
XML CPF
Abbreviation (sis_imis_code) Parameter Full Name (Parm_Name)
ACDT ACIDITY, TOTAL
ACLEDA ACUTE LETHALITY DAPHNIA MAGNIA
ACLETR ACUTE LETHALITY TROUT
AGUT SILVER, UNFILTERED TOTAL
AGUTS SILVER, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
ALFT ALUMINUM, FILTERED TOTAL
ALKB ALKALINITY, BICARBONATE
ALKOH ALKALINITY, HYDROXIDE
ALKT ALKALINITY, TOTAL
ALUT ALUMINIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
ALUTS ALUMINIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
AOX ADSORBABLE ORGANIC HALIDE
ASFT ARSENIC, FILTERED TOTAL
ASUT ARSENIC, UNFILTERED TOTAL
ASUTS ARSENIC, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
AUUTS GOLD, MISA SCAN, UNFLTD.TOTAL
B2BENZ BENZENE C6H6
B2EBNZ ETHYLBENZENE C8H10
B2TOLU TOLUENE C7H8
BATCH NUMBER OF BATCHES DISCHARGED
BAUT BARIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
BAUTS BARIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
BBUT BORON, UNFILTERED TOTAL
BBUTS BORON, MISA SCAN, UNFLD.TOTAL
BEUT BERYLIUM,UNFILTERED TOTAL
BEUTS BERYLIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
BIUT BISMUTH - UNFILTERED TOTAL
BIUTS BISMUTH, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
BOD5 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND, 5 DAY, TOTAL DEMAND
CAFT CALCIUM, FILTERED TOTAL
CAUT CALCIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
CAUTS CALCIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
CBOD5 CARBONACEOUS BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND 5 DAY
CCNAUR CYANIDE, AVAIL, UNFIL.REAC
CCNFUR CYANIDE, FREE, UNFIL.REACTIVE; same as WAD CYANIDE: WEAK ACID DISSOCIABLE CYANIDE
CDFT CADMIUM, FILTERED TOTAL
CDUT CADMIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
CDUTS CADMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
CEUTS CERIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
CLFREE CHLORINE, FREE UNFIL.REAC
CLIDUR CHLORIDE, UNFIL.REAC
CLRESU CHLORINE, RESIDUAL UNFILTERED
CLTRS CHLORINE, TOTAL RESIDUE
CLUT CHLORINE, UNFIL.TOTAL
CNDVTY SPECIFIC CONDUCTANCE, now used instead of COND25 (CONDUCTIVITY, 25C)
COD CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
COLTR COLOR (TRUE)
COUT COBALT, UNFILTERED TOTAL
COUTS COBALT, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
CRUDER CRUDE RATE THIS MONTH
CRUT CHROMIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
CRUTS CHROMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
CSUTS CESIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
CUFT COPPER, FILTERED TOTAL
CUUT COPPER, UNFILTERED TOTAL
CUUTS COPPER, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
DII3 DIESEL IGNITION IMPROVER
DISDAY DISCHARGE DAYS TOTALS
DISDUR DISCHARGE DURATION
DO DISSOLVED OXYGEN
DOC CARBON, DISSOLVED ORGANIC
DYUTS DYPROSIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
ECIMFB ESCHERICHIA COLI MFB
ECMF ESCHERICHIA COLI MF
ERUTS ERBIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
EUUTS EUROPIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
FCMF FECAL COLIFORM MF
FEFT IRON, FILTERED TOTAL
FEUT IRON, UNFILTERED TOTAL
FEUTS IRON, MISA SCAN, UNFLTD.TOTAL
FFIDUR FLUORIDE, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
FTFLOW FLOW
FTPROD INDUSTRIAL PLANT PRODUCTION
FWPH PH FIELD
FWTEMP TEMPERATURE, WATER
FWTINC TEMPERATURE, RISE
GAUTS GALLIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
GBG GROSS BETA GAMMA ACTIVITY
GDUTS GADOLINIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TL
GEUTS GERMANIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
HARDT HARDNESS, TOTAL
HFUTS HAFNIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
HGUT MERCURY, UNFILTERED TOTAL
HGUTS MERCURY, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
HH3 TRITIUM, (HYDROGEN 3)
HOUTS HOLMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
INUTS INDIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
IRUTS IRIDIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
KKUT POTASSIUM,UNFILTERED TOTAL
KKUTS POTASSIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
LAUTS LANTHANUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
LIUT LITHIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
LIUTS LITHIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
LUUTS LUTETIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
MGUT MAGNESIUM,UNFILTERED TOTAL
MGUTS MAGNESIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
MNUT MANGANESE,UNFILTERED TOTAL
MNUTS MANGANESE, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
MOFT MOLYBDENUM,FILTERED TOTAL
MOUT MOLYBDENUM,UNFILTERED TOTAL
MOUTS MOLYBDENUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TL
N1HYDR HYDRAZINE
N1MORP MORPHOLINE
NAUT SODIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
NAUTS SODIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
NBUTS NIOBIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
NDUTS NEODYMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
NIFT NICKEL, FILTERED TOTAL
NIUT NICKEL, UNFILTERED TOTAL
NIUTS NICKEL, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
NNH3FR AMMONIA (UN-IONIZED) FILTER.REAC
NNH3UR AMMONIA (UN-IONIZED) UNFIL.REAC
NNH4FR AMMONIUM ION FILTER.REAC
NNHTFR AMMONIUM+AMMONIA, TOTAL FILTER.REAC
NNHTUR AMMONIUM+AMMONIA, TOTAL UNFIL.REAC
NNO2FR NITRITE, FILTERED REACTIVE
NNO2UR NITRITE, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
NNO3UR NITRATE, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
NNOTFR NITRATES TOTAL, FILTER.REAC
NNTKUR NITROGEN,TOT,KJELDAHL/UNF.REA
NNTKUT NITROGEN,TOT.KJELDAHL UNF.TOT
NOTRT SEWAGE, RAW
OPRDAY OPERATING DAYS THIS MONTH
ORP OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL
OSUTS OSMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL.TOTAL
P1PCBT PCB TOTAL
P4D378 2,3,7,8 - T4CDD
P4F378 2,3,7,8 - T4CDF
P92378 TETRACHLORDIBENZODIOXIN 2378
P94CDD TOT TETACHLORODIBENZO P-DIOXI
P94CDF TOT TETACHLORODIBENZO FURANS
P95CDD TOT PENTACHLORODIBENZO P-DIXO
P95CDF TOT PENTCHLORODIBENZO FURANS
P96CDD TOT HEXCHLORODIBENZO-P-DIOXIN
P96CDF TOTAL HEXACHLORODIBENZO FURAN
P97CDD TOT HEPTACHLORODIBEN-P-DIOXIN
P97CDF TOT HEPTACHLORODIBENZO FURAN
P98CDD OCTCHLORODIBENZPDIOXIN
P98CDF OCTCHLORODIBENZO FURAN
PB3TOT TRI-ALKYL LEAD (TOTAL)
PB4TOT TETRA-ALKYL LEAD (TOTAL)
PBALKT TOTAL ALKYL LEAD
PBFT LEAD, FILTERED TOTAL
PBUT LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL
PBUTS LEAD, MISA SCAN, UNFLTD.TOTAL
PDUTS PALLADIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
PEDTEQ TOTAL TOXIC EQUIVALENT
PH PH (-LOG H+ CONCN)
PHMAX PH, MAXIMUM
PHMIN PH, MINIMUM
PHNOL PHENOLICS, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
PM24DT 2,4-DINITRO TOLUENE
PM26DT 2,6-DINITRO TOLUENE
PMB2IE BIS-2-CHLOROISOPROPYL ETHER
PMDPE DIPHENYL ETHER
PMHYOR HYDRAZINE
PMPHEN PHENOL
PN1MNA 1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
PN2MNA 2-METHYLNAPHTHALENE
PNACNY ACENAPHTHYLENE
PNBAP BENZO(A)PYRENE
PNBIPH BIPHENYL
PNFLUO FLUORENE
PNINDL INDOLE
PNNAPH NAPHTHALENE
PNPHEN PHENANTHRENE
PPO4UT PHOSPHATE,UNFILTERED TOTAL
PPUT PHOSPHORUS,UNFILTERED TOTAL
PPUTS PHOSPHORUS, MISA SCAN, UNF.TL
PRITRT SEWAGE, PRIMARY
PRUTS PRAESODYMIUM, MISA SCAN, UNFL
PTUTS PLATINUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
RA226F RADIUM 226, FILTERED
RBUTS RUBIDIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
REUTS RHENIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
RFCRRI INITIAL REFERENCE CRUDE RATE
RHUTS RHODIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
RSF RESIDUE,FILTERED
RSP RESIDUE, PARTICULATE
RSPLOI RESIDUE,PART LOSS ON IGNIT.
RST RESIDUE,TOTAL
RUUTS RUTHENIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
SBFT ANTIMONY, FILTERED TOTAL
SBUT ANTIMONY, UNFILTERED TOTAL
SBUTS ANTIMONY, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
SCNFR THIOCYANATES FILTERED REACTIV
SCUTS SCANDIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
SDCR2M STREAM DAY CRUDE RATE 2 MONTH
SELEXO SELEXOL DEHYDRATOR
SEUT SELENIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
SEUTS SELENIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
SIUTS SILICON, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
SMUTS SAMARIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
SNDTRT SEWAGE, SECONDARY
SNUT TIN UNFILTERED TOTAL
SNUTS TIN, MISA SCAN, UNFLTD. TOTAL
SOLEXT SOLVENT EXTRACTABLES
SRUT STRONTIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
SRUTS STRONTIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
SSIDUR SULPHIDE, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
SSO4FR SULPHATE, FILTERED REACTIVE
SSO4UR SULPHATE, UNFILTERED REACTIVE
SSUT SULPHUR, UNFILTERED TOTAL
SSUTS SULPHUR, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
TAUTS TANTALUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
TBUTS TERBIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
TCMF COLIFORM, TOTAL MF
TCMPN COLIFORM, TOTAL MPN
TEUTS TELLURIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
THUTS THORIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
TIUT TITANIUM - UNFILTERED TOTAL
TIUTS TITANIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
TLUT THALLIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
TLUTS THALLIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
TMCNLZ TOT.COPPER,NICKEL,LEAD,ZINC
TMUTS THULIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
TOC CARBON, TOTAL ORGANIC
TOD TOTAL OXYGEN DEMAND
TPEFME TEMPERATURE EFFLUENT MEAN
TRO TOTAL RESIDUAL OXIDANTS
TURB TURBIDITY
TXDL5A 48 HOUR LC50 DAPHNIA
TXFL5A 96 HOUR LC50 FISH
UUUT URANIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
UUUTS URANIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
VOLDIS DISCHARGED VOLUME - TOTAL
VVUT VANADIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
VVUTS VANADIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
WWUT TUNGSTEN, UNFILTERED TOTAL
WWUTS TUNGSTEN, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTL
X1112T TRICHLOROETHANE 1,1,2
X111CE DICHLOROETHANE 1,1
X112CE DICHLOROETHANE 1,2
X112CP DICHLOROPROPANE 1,2
X1BDCM BROMODICHLOROMETHANE
X1BMET BROMOMETHANE
X1BROM BROMOFORM
X1CDBM CHLORODIBROMOMETHANE
X1CHLM CHLORO METHANE
X1CHLO CHLOROFORM CHCL3
X1CTET CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
X1DCLM METHYLENE CHLORIDE
X1HCBD HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
X1TETR TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
X1TRIC TRICHLOROETHYLENE C2HCL3
X1VCL VINYL CHLORIDE C2H3CL
X2124 TRICHLOROBENZENE 1,2,4
X21245 TETRACHLOROBENZENE 1,2,4,5
X212CB DICHLOROBENZENE 1,2
X2EDB ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
X2HCB HEXACHLOROBENZENE
X2HCE HEXACHLOROETHANE
X2OCST OCTACHLOROSTYRENE
X2T245 TRICHLOROTOLUENE 2,4,5
X2TTHM TRIHALOMETHANES, TOTAL
YBUTS YTTERBIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT
YYUT YTTRIUM
YYUTS YTTRIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOTAL
ZNFT ZINC, FILTERED TOTAL
ZNUT ZINC, UNFILTERED TOTAL
ZNUTS ZINC, MISA SCAN, UNFLTD.TOTAL
ZRUT ZIRCONIUM, UNFILTERED TOTAL
ZRUTS ZIRCONIUM, MISA SCAN, UNF.TOT

6.6. Unit of Measure Codes

The following units of measure are associated with parameters. For work sites listed under MISA regulations, please refer to Table 1 of the MISA Sampling Protocol for the required unit of measure. The Company Profile File (CPF) of all work sites will indicate the unit of measure associated with each parameter applicable for the work site. A third column has been added to provide clarification to some of the unit of measure names.

Sorted by Abbreviation.

XML Unit of Measure Codes
XML and CPF Name Clarification
Abbreviation (unit_abbrev and Unit)
% PERCENT  
% DRY WT % DRY WEIGHT  
%RECOVER % RECOVERY  
%REMOVAL % REMOVAL  
%SAT % SATURATION  
% VOLUME % VOLUME  
% WET WT % WET WEIGHT  
10(3)M3 THOUSAND CUBIC METRES  
10(3)M3D THOUSAND CUBIC METRES PER DAY  
10(3)YD3 THOUSAND CUBIC YARDS  
10(6)FT3 MILLION CUBIC FEET Previously was "10^6CUFT"
BQ/L BECQUERELS PER LITRE  
CI/MTH CURRIES PER MONTH  
CM CENTIMETRE  
COUNT COUNT  
CT/100ML COUNT PER 100 ML Used instead of "CFU" (Colony Forming Units per 100ML)
D DAY  
DAM3/D CUBIC DEKAMETRES PER DAY  
DEG. C DEGREES CELSIUS Acidity milligram per litre
FTU FORMAZIN TURBIDITY UNIT  
G/BATCH GRAMS PER BATCH  
G/D GRAMS PER DAY  
G/L GRAMS PER LITRE  
H HOUR  
KG KILOGRAMS  
KG/8HRS KILOGRAMS PER EIGHT HOURS  
KG/A KILOGRAMS PER YEAR  
KG/BATCH KILOGRAMS PER BATCH  
KG/D KILOGRAMS PER DAY  
KG/MO KILOGRAMS PER MONTH  
KG/T KILOGRAMS PER TONNE  
KG/WK KILOGRAMS PER WEEK  
KM KILOMETRE  
L LITRE  
L/S LITRES PER SECOND  
M METRE  
M3 CUBIC METRE  
M3/8HRS CUBIC METRES PER EIGHT HOURS  
M3/BATCH CUBIC METRES PER BATCH  
M3/D CUBIC METRES PER DAY  
M3/MIN CUBIC METRES PER MINUTE  
M3/MO CUBIC METRES PER MONTH  
M3/S CUBIC METRES PER SECOND  
MBAR MILLIBAR  
MBQ/L MILLIBECQUERELS PER LITRE  
MFIB/L MILLION FIBRES/LITRE  
MG/BATCH MILLIGRAMS PER BATCH  
MG/D MILLIGRAMS PER DAY  
MG/L MILLIGRAMS PER LITRE  
MIG MILLION IMPERIAL GALLONS  
ML MILLILITRE  
MM MILLIMETRE  
MV MILLIVOLT  
NG/L NANOGRAMS PER LITRE  
NO DIM NO DIMENSION Used instead of NA (NOT APPLICABLE) and PH UNIT
PG/G WET PICOGRAMS PER GRAM WET  
PG/L PICOGRAMS PER LITRE  
T METRIC TON (MEGAGRAM)  
T/D TONNES PER DAY  
TCU TRUE COLOUR UNIT  
UG/BATCH MICROGRAMS PER BATCH  
UG/G DRY MICROGRAMS PER GRAM DRY  
UG/L MICROGRAMS PER LITRE  
USIEM/CM MICRO SIEMENS PER CENTIMETRE  

6.7. Reported As Codes

The following "reported as" codes are associated with parameters. For work sites listed under MISA regulations, please refer to Table 1 of the MISA Sampling Protocol for the required "reported as" code. The Company Profile File (CPF) of all work sites will indicate the Reported As code associated with each parameter applicable for the work site. Most parameters have a Reported As of "NOT APPL".

Sorted by Abbreviation, except the most common at the top (NOT APPL).

XML Reported As Codes
XML and CPF Reported As Full Name
Reported As Abbreviation (rpt_as_abbrev and Rpt As)
NOT APPL NOT APPLICABLE
ACETATE AS THE ACETATE
AIR DRY AIR DRIED
AMBIENT AMBIENT
AS HF AS HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
AS AG AS SILVER (ARGENTUM)
AS AL AS ALUMINIUM
AS AS AS ARSENIC
AS AU AS GOLD (AURUM)
AS B AS BORON
AS BA AS BARIUM
AS BE AS BERYLLIUM
AS BI AS BISMUTH
AS BR AS BROMINE
AS C AS CARBON
AS C2H2 AS ACETYLENE
AS CA AS CALCIUM
AS CACO3 AS CALCIUM CARBONATE
AS CAO AS CALCIUM OXIDE
AS CD AS CADMIUM
AS CE AS CERIUM
AS CH3SH AS METHYL MERCAPTAN
AS CL AS CHLORINE
AS CL- AS CHLORIDE
AS CLO2 AS CHLORINE DIOXIDE
AS CO AS COBALT
AS CO2 AS CARBON DIOXIDE
AS CR AS CHROMIUM
AS CS AS CESIUM
AS CU AS COPPER (CUPRUM)
AS DY AS DYSPROSIUM
AS ER AS ERBIUM
AS EU AS EUROPIUM
AS F AS FLUORINE
AS FE AS IRON (FERRUM)
AS GA AS GALLIUM
AS GD AS GADOLINIUM
AS GE AS GERMANIUM
AS H AS HYDROGEN
AS H2S AS SULPHIDE
AS H2SO4 AS SULPHURIC ACID
AS H3PO4 AS PHOSPHORIC ACID
AS HCL AS HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
AS HCN AS HYDROGEN CYANIDE
AS HCNS AS HYDROGEN THIOCYANATE
AS HE AS HELIUM
AS HF AS HAFNIUM
AS HG AS MERCURY (HYDRARGYRUM)
AS HNO3 AS NITRIC ACID
AS HO AS HOLMIUM
AS HOAC AS ACETIC ACID
AS I AS IODINE
AS IN AS INDIUM
AS IR AS IRIDIUM
AS K AS POTASSIUM (KALIUM)
AS LA AS LANTHANUM
AS LAS AS LINEAR ALKYL SULPHONATE
AS LI AS LITHIUM
AS LIH AS LITHIUM HYDRIDE
AS LU AS LUTETIUM
AS MG AS MAGNESIUM
AS MGO AS MAGNESIUM OXIDE
AS MN AS MANGANESE
AS MO AS MOLYBDENUM
AS N AS NITROGEN
AS NA AS SODIUM
AS NB AS NIOBIUM
AS ND AS NEODYMIUM
AS NE AS NEON
AS NH3 AS AMMONIA
AS NI AS NICKEL
AS NO2 AS NITRITE/NITROGEN DIOXIDE
AS NO3 AS NITRATE/NITROGEN TRIOXIDE
AS O AS OXYGEN
AS OS AS OSMIUM
AS P AS PHOSPHORUS
AS P2O5 AS PYROPHOSPHATE
AS PB AS LEAD (PLUMBUM)
AS PD AS PALLADIUM
AS PO4 AS PHOSPHATE
AS PR AS PRASEODYMIUM
AS PT AS PLATINUM
AS RA AS RADIUM
AS RB AS RUBIDIUM
AS RE AS RHENIUM
AS RH AS RHODIUM
AS RN AS RADON
AS RU AS RUTHENIUM
AS S AS SULPHUR
AS SB AS ANTIMONY (STIBIUM)
AS SC AS SCANDIUM
AS SE AS SELENIUM
AS SI AS SILICON
AS SIO2 AS SILICA
AS SM AS SAMARIUM
AS SN AS TIN (STANNUM)
AS SO2 AS SULPHITE/SULPHUR DIOXIDE
AS SO3 AS SULPHUR TRIOXIDE
AS SO4 AS SULPHATE
AS SR AS STRONTIUM
AS TA AS TANTALUM
AS TB AS TERBIUM
AS TE AS TELLURIUM
AS TH AS THORIUM
AS TI AS TITANIUM
AS TL AS THALLIUM
AS TM AS THULIUM
AS U AS URANIUM
AS V AS VANADIUM
AS W AS TUNGSTEN (WOLFRAM)
AS Y AS YTTRIUM
AS YB AS YTTERBIUM
AS ZN AS ZINC
AS ZR AS ZIRCONIUM
AT 25C AT 25 DEG. C
-CA(OH)2 AS CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
PHENOL AS PHENOL

6.8. Result Structure Codes

Sorted by Abbreviation.

XML Result Structure Codes
XML and CPF Result Structure Name Components contained in the Result Structure
Result Structure Abbreviation (result_structure and Struct)
AG SIMPLE AVERAGE AVERAGE
AN AVERAGE AND MINIMUM AVERAGE MINIMUM
AR AVERAGE AVERAGE NUMBER IN AVERAGE
AX AVERAGE AND MAXIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM
GR GEOMETRIC MEAN GEOMETRIC MEAN NUMBER IN VALUE
DR DAILY REPORTING AVERAGE NUMBER IN AVERAGE MAXIMUM MINIMUM
MN MINIMUM MINIMUM
MR MISA MONTHLY REPORTING AVERAGE NUMBER IN AVERAGE MAXIMUM MINIMUM
MX MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
P2 DAILY RESULTS 2 VALUE-1 and TIME-1 VALUE-2 and TIME-2
P3 DAILY RESULTS 3 VALUE-1 and TIME-1 VALUE-2 and TIME-2 VALUE-3 and TIME-3
P6 DAILY RESULTS 6 VALUE-1 and TIME-1 VALUE-2 and TIME-2 VALUE-3 and TIME-3 VALUE-4 and TIME-4 VALUE-5 and TIME-5 VALUE-6 and TIME-6
PI MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM MAXIMUM MINIMUM
QT QUARTERLY TOTAL SINGLE VALUE NUMBER IN VALUE
SI SINGLE RESULT SINGLE VALUE
SN SINGLE RESULT AND NUMBER IN VALUE SINGLE VALUE NUMBER IN VALUE
SR SINGLE RESULT AND RANGE SINGLE VALUE MAXIMUM MINIMUM

6.9. Components Codes

Sorted by Abbreviation.

Components Codes
XML and CPF Component Name Component Description
Component Abbreviation (component_type and Type)
AV AVERAGE AV = SUM(VALUES)/NO
GM GEOMETRIC MEAN Nth ROOT OF THE PRODUCT OF N NUMBERS OF SAMPLES ( n naa a2 …1 )
MN MINIMUM SMALLEST VALUE
MX MAXIMUM LARGEST VALUE
NO NUM. IN AVERAGE NUMBER OF VALUES USED IN CALCN. OF AVERAGE
NV NUMBER IN VALUE NUMBER OF VALUES RELATED TO RESULT
SM SINGLE VALUE RESULT OF MEASUREMENT - NO STATISTICS APPLIED
T1 TIME-1 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-1 WAS TAKEN
T2 TIME-2 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-2 WAS TAKEN
T3 TIME-3 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-3 WAS TAKEN
T4 TIME-4 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-4 WAS TAKEN
T5 TIME-5 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-5 WAS TAKEN
T6 TIME-6 TIME WHEN SAMPLE-6 WAS TAKEN
V1 SAMPLE-1 VALUE OF FIRST SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE
V2 SAMPLE-2 VALUE OF SECOND SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE
V3 SAMPLE-3 VALUE OF THIRD SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE
V4 SAMPLE-4 VALUE OF FOURTH SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE
V5 SAMPLE-5 VALUE OF FIFTH SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE
V6 SAMPLE-6 VALUE OF SIXTH SAMPLE FOR PX RESULT STRUCTURE

6.10. Remark Codes

Some Remark Codes cannot be used within an XML file format, since the XML file format reserves the characters " " as opening and closing characters for the various parts of the file. Alternative characters are provided in brackets for those Remark Codes.

Sorted by Remark Code.

XML Remark Codes
XML Remark Code Name
Remark Code (remark_code_[1, 2 or 3])
! NO DATA WILL BE RECORDED: SEE TEXTUAL REPORT
!IN NO DATA: INSUFFICIENT VOLUME DUE TO INSPECTION
!NM NO EFFLUENT - NO SAMPLE AVAILABLE
? LATE DATA: DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE : SEE TEXT
<(use "&lt;") ACTUAL RESULT LESS THAN RECORDED
<DL (use "&lt DL") VERY LOW-LEVEL RESULT; RECORDED VALUE =MEASURED AMOUNT <LMDL
<T (use "&lt T") TENTATIVE LOW-LEVEL RESULT; LMDL =< RECORDED VALUE <RMDL
<W (use "&lt W") NO MEASURABLE RESPONSE (ZERO): <RECORDED VALUE
> (use "&gt") ACTUAL AMOUNT PROBABLY GREATER THAN RECORDED
A APPROXIMATE VALUE
AIS APPROXIMATE VALUE: INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE
AR ATTACHED REPORT
BCS BYPASS - CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
BPO BYPASS - OTHER
DCL DISINFECTED, CHLORINE
DUV DISINFECTED, UV
EF EQUIPMENT FAILURE
IB INTERFERENCE: BACKGROUND
IC INTERFERENCE: COLOUR
IFN INFILTRATION /INFLOW
IM INTERFERENCE: SAMPLE MATRIX
IS INTERFERENCE SUSPECTED
MP MULTIPHASE SAMPLE: RESULT MAY BE SUSPECTED
NL NON-LETHAL - ALL ORGANISMS SURVIVED
OCD OVERCAPACITY - DRY WEATHER
OCW OVERCAPACITY - WET WEATHER
OE OPERATOR ERROR
OLD OLD: SAMPLE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME
PO BYPASS, POWER OUTAGE
SD SAMPLE DUPLICATES DIFFER IN APPEARANCE
SID SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONABLE
SIP SAMPLE IMPROPERLY PRESERVED

Example XML Coding for CPF Requirements (7.0)

Following are examples of XML coding that accommodate various commonly customized Company Profile File (CPF) requirements.

7.1. Example 1: Daily Sampling Results

The following example shows XML coding for two different parameters with daily monitoring frequencies one requires three samplings per day (pH) while the other requires a single sampling per day (RSP).

<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
        1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V1" 
        result_value="7.1" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T1" 
        result_value="07:00" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V2" 
        result_value="7.2" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)" 
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T2" 
        result_value="10:00" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V3" 
        result_value="7.3" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)" 
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T3" 
        result_value="15:45" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
        unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="3.2" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=" 
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060608" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
    	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment="">
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="29876" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
    	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)" 
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V1" 
        result_value="7.0" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T1" 
        result_value="07:00" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)" 
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V2" 
        result_value="7.5" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
         unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T2" 
         result_value="10:00" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
         imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="V3" 
        result_value="7.1" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="P3" component_type="T3" 
        result_value="15:45" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
        unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="4.7" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
    	result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
</submission>

7.2. Example 2: Daily and Weekly Sampling Results

The following example shows XML coding for two different parameters, one (RSP) with daily sampling frequencies and the other (PBUT) with weekly sampling frequencies.

<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
    	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
        unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="12" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL"
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="2.9" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060608" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30001" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
    	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
    	result_value="14" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
    	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060609" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32901" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="9.6" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060610" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="31801" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="36" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060611" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32881" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="35" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060612" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32007" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="31" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060613" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30031" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="3.4" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
	result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060614" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
    	rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="15" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL" 
    	unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="2.6" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
</submission>

7.3. Example 3: Sample Results for Flow

The parameter Flow is required to be coded for each parameter that requires a loading calculation (concentration X flow), as well as if required by a legal instrument. In any given Sample, there may be multiple parameters with different monitoring frequencies. To accommodate this requirement, Flow should be coded for the each of these frequencies (i.e. daily, weekly, quarterly, etc.) for the corresponding day of the sample. Note that a sample that does not include a parameter that requires a loading calculation need not have the parameter Flow coded, unless otherwise required (such as by a Certificate of Approval / Environmental Compliance Approval).

Flow result values do not appear in the Data Entry screen if the only parameter included in an XML sample for that day is Flow, regardless of how many regulations are listed.

Following are examples of various scenarios involving different monitoring frequencies, and one example of no Flow required.

A. 
<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="THRICE WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" 
        unit_abbrev="M3/D" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="32101" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow"
        unit_abbrev="M3/D" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="32101" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)"
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="V1" 
        result_value="7.1" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="THRICE WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
        unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="3.2" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED 
        TOTAL" unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" 
        component_type="SM" result_value="3.2" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" 
        remark_code_3="" result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
</submission>

B. 
<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
        rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
        remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow"
        unit_abbrev="M3/D" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="32101" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="DOC" parm_name="CARBON, DISSOLVED 
        ORGANIC" unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI"
        component_type="V1" result_value="7.2" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" 
        remark_code_3="" result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="ASUT" parm_name="ARSENIC, UNFILTERED
        TOTAL" unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" 
        component_type="SM" result_value="3.8" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" 
        remark_code_3="" result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample> 
</submission> 

C. 
<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow"
        unit_abbrev="M3/D" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
        result_value="32101" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    <result rpttime_name="MONTHLY" sis_imis_code="ALUT" parm_name="ALUMINIUM, UNFILTERED 
        TOTAL" unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" 
        component_type="SM" result_value="4.8" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" 
        remark_code_3="" result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
</submission> 

D. 
<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
    <result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PH" parm_name="pH (-log H+ Concn)" 
        unit_abbrev="NO DIM" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="V1" 
        result_value="7.1" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
        imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample> 
</submission>

7.4. Example 4: Multiple Control Points within a single XML file

A Sample (and its related Results) is an independent module that can be placed anywhere within the XML coding—dates and control points do not have to be in a particular sequence (i.e., chronological, numerical). However, for clarity, it is recommended that Samples are coded in a sequence that is most convenient to the discharger.

<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC"> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT 
	    # 1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="32" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="2.9" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060608" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30001" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.7" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060609" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32901" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.9" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" 
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060610" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="31801" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate" 
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.6" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060611" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32881" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.5" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060612" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32007" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.1" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060613" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30031" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="34" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample> 
    <sample sample_date_time="20060614" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.5" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL" 
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="2.6" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT
	    # 2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.2" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL" 
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="2.9" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060608" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30001" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.7" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060609" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32901" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.9" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060610" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="31801" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    <result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.6" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060611" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32881"
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="25" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060612" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32007" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="3.1" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
	    result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060613" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="30031" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="34" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
    <sample sample_date_time="20060614" imis_cp_ext="0400" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT # 
	    2" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D" 
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32401" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="RSP" parm_name="Residue, Particulate"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="35" remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
	<result rpttime_name="WEEKLY" sis_imis_code="PBUT" parm_name="LEAD, UNFILTERED TOTAL"
	    unit_abbrev="MG/L" rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" 
	    result_value="2.6" remark_code_1="< T" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3=""
        result_comment="" imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/>
    </sample>
</submission>

7.5. Example 5: Multiple Regulations within a single Result

The Result may apply to more than one regulation. MEWS coding allows for up to 10 regulations to be assigned to one Result. However, currently MEWS only accepts 6 different types of regulations (see Section 6.3), so in practice up to 6 different regulations may be assigned to a result. A discharger should not code separate Results for different regulations if all other criteria in the Result is the same—duplicates of the same combination of codes (sis_imis_code; unit_abbrev; rpttime_name; rptas_abbrev; result_structure; and component_type) will result in an error.

Valid coding:

<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC" imis_regulation_code_2="CA"/>
    </sample>
</submission>

Invalid coding:

<submission imis_company_code="0009990003" ws_name="INDUSTRIAL TEST PLANT INC">
    <sample sample_date_time="20060607" imis_cp_ext="0100" cp_name="WASTE WATER FROM UNIT #
	    1" dischg_sample_cd="" sample_comment=""> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="MC"/> 
	<result rpttime_name="DAILY" sis_imis_code="FTFLOW" parm_name="Flow" unit_abbrev="M3/D"
	    rptas_abbrev="NOT APPL" result_structure="SI" component_type="SM" result_value="32101" 
	    remark_code_1="" remark_code_2="" remark_code_3="" result_comment="" 
	    imis_regulation_code_1="CA"/>
    </sample>
</submission>