WELCOME CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INTRODUCTION TO STORM WATER

INTRODUCTION TO STORM WATER

POLLUTION PREVENTION

CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL

TRAINING

WELCOME

Storm Water P2 1 / 61

© Copyright Training 4 Today 2001 Published by EnviroWin Software LLC

INSTRUCTOR

Insert Instructor Name Here



OBJECTIVES

 Define Storm Water.

 Discuss Storm Water Pollution.

 Discuss Regulations Applicable to Storm Water Pollution.

 Discuss General Storm Water Program Requirements.

 Discuss Storm Drains and Discharge Points.

 Discuss Industrial Sources of Pollution and Associated Best

Management Practices (BMPs).

 Discuss Parking Lots and Road Pollution and Associate BMPs.

 Discuss Land Use Management Practices.

 Discuss Source and Treatment Controls

 Discuss Use of Contractors.



GOALS

 Understand the Definition of Storm Water.

 Understand Why Storm Water Pollution Prevention is Important.

 Understand the Need for Implementing Best Management

Practices (BMPs).

 Be Familiar With the BMPs Preventing Storm Water Pollution.

 Understand Source Controls for Preventing Storm Water

Pollution Prevention.

 Understand Treatment Controls for Preventing Storm Water

Pollution Prevention.



BACKGROUND

 Storm water discharges are often the #1 source of ocean, bay, lake, and river pollution in the U.S.

 It is estimated that storm water contributes as much as 80 percent of the total water pollution in the U.S.

 One quart of oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water.

 One pint of motor oil can produce an oil slick one acre in size.

 This training helps improve environmental compliance with the Clean Waster Act.



LEARNERS

 Supervisors

 Facility Engineers

 Maintenance Personnel

 Department Managers

 Building Occupants

 Process Specialists

 Environmental Committees



OVERVIEW

The goal of this course is to provide supervisors with the tools needed to help prevent storm water pollution from the work done in their building or work area’s. It recommends practical, actions that can be carried out by facility management, maintenance personnel and building occupants.

The course will help you to integrate storm water pollution prevention activities into your existing organization and identify which of your staff have the necessary skills to carry out those activities.



WHAT THIS COURSE DOES NOT DO

The course is not intended to provide in-depth training in the technical aspects of water treatment, product substitution or land use management.

These specialties required training beyond the intended scope of this course. Where this expertise is needed, outside assistance should be solicited.



WHAT IS STORM WATER?

STORM WATER:

• Rain, Snow or Ice Melt

• Water that DOES NOT SEEP Into the

Ground but is Channeled by Storm

Sewers.

• Final Destination of Storm Water is

Streams, Rivers, Lakes or the Ocean.



WHAT CAUSES STORM WATER

POLLUTION?

STORM WATER POLLUTION:

• Rain, Snow or Ice Melt Carries Pollution.

• Oil, Antifreeze, Detergents, Pesticides, and Other

Pollutants.

• Water Flows into Storm Drains.

• Storm Drains Channel Water Directly into Streams,

Rivers, Lakes or the Ocean.



STORM DRAINS

STORM DRAINS:

• Found Near Businesses, Homes and Street Corners.

• Called Storms Sewers, BUT Are

Different from Sanitary Sewer

System.

• Water Flowing in Storm Sewers is Untreated.



THE CLEAN WATER ACT

CLEAN WATER ACT

Section 402(p) - Establishes Framework for Regulating

Storm Water Discharges Under National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.

FEDERAL REGULATIONS:

40 CFR Parts 122-125 - NPDES regulations

40 CFR Part 122.26 - Storm Water Discharges (subject to

NPDES program)

40 CFR Subchapter N - National effluent limitations guidelines.



NPDES PROGRAM

The following eleven categories are defined in federal regulations 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi) as sources of

"storm water discharge associated with industrial activity: “

• Facilities with Effluent Limitations

• Manufacturing

• Mineral, Metal, Oil and Gas

• Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facilities

• Landfills

• Recycling Facilities

• Steam Electric Plants

• Transportation Facilities

• Treatment Works

• Construction Activity

• Light Industry



NPDES PROGRAM

MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMITS

• All Municipalities with population over 100,000 Require a NPDES Permit.

• Even if Your Business Does Not Require Its Own

NPDES Permit, If the Business is in a Municipality

Requiring a Permit, the Business is Required to be in

Compliance with the Municipality’s NPDES Permit.



POLLUTION PREVENTION

STRATEGIES

 Best Management Practices (BMPs) –

The Easiest Method to Implement

 Source Controls

 Treatment Controls



STORM DRAINS AND DISCHARGE POINTS

ALL BUSINESSES MUST:

Keep Storm Drains and Other Discharge

Points Clear.

This Should Include a Regular Program to:

 Remove Dirt, Oil, Grease, and Litter.

 Grates Must Be Cleaned.

 Inlets, Catch Basins, Clean-Out Access

Points and Outlets Must Be Cleaned.

 Perimeter Areas Must Be Cleaned.




BMPs

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES INCLUDE:

 Prevent Spills from Entering Storm Drains.

 Eliminate Illegal Connections.

 Routinely Inspect.

 Routinely Clean Out All Storm Drains.

 Control Litter by Sweeping and Picking Up

Litter Regularly.

BMPs




BMPs

BMPs (continued):

 Clean Mats.

 Have All Wash Water Discharge to the

Sanitary Sewer.

 Use “Dry" Cleaning Methods.

 Use Secondary Containment Measures for Waste Storage Areas.

BMPs




BMPs

BMPs (continued):

 Label All Storm Drain

Inlets "No Dumping"

 Practice Good

Housekeeping.

 Clean Up Spills

Immediately to Minimize

Safety Hazards and Deter

Spreading.

 Train all employees.



MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF FLOORS

AND OUTSIDE IMPERVIOUS SURFACES


 Keep Floors and Impervious

Surfaces Free of Contaminates.

 Contaminants Can Contribute to

Polluted Runoff When Floors and

Outside Impervious Areas are not

Maintained or Cleaned Properly.




AND OUTSIDE IMPERVIOUS SURFACES BMPs


 Practicing Good Housekeeping.

 Keep Outside Areas Free of Trash.

 Use Absorbent for Liquid Spills and

Sweeping and Mopping to Clean Outside

Areas.

 Regularly Inspect and Clean Out Grease

Traps.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Avoid Spilling Onto Floors.

 Control Litter.

 Never Dispose of Wash Water Into the

Storm Drain.

 Use “Dry" Cleaning Methods.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Use a Damp Mop to Clean Floors.

 Label All Storm Drain Inlets.

 Clean Up Spills Immediately.

 Train All Employees.

BMPs



VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT

WASHING AND CLEANING


 Wash or Clean Vehicles and

Equipment Properly.

 Contaminants can runoff if wash water is rinsed into gutters or storm drains.




WASHING AND CLEANING BMPs


 If Possible Use Closed-Loop Washing.

 Use Designated Wash Areas.

 Use Alternative Washing and Cleaning

Methods.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Never Discharge Wash Water to the

Storm Drain!

 Properly Contain and Dispose of

Cleanup Materials.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Label All Storm Drain Inlets “No

Dumping”.


 Educate employees on pollution prevention measures.

BMPs




FUELING


 Properly fuel vehicles and equipment to avoid contributing pollutants to runoff.

 Store rags properly to avoid contamination of storm water.




FUELING BMPs


 Cover Fueling Areas

 Install Perimeter Drains.

 Pave Fueling Areas with Concrete.

 Install vapor recovery nozzles to control drips.

BMPs




FUELING BMPs

BMPs (continued):

 Discourage “Topping Off" Fuel Tanks.

 Use Secondary Containment.

 Use Absorbent Materials.

 Use a rag cleaning service for contaminated rags.

BMPs




FUELING BMPs

BMPs (continued):

 Transport Industrial Equipment to a

Designated Fueling Area.


 Train Employees on Proper Fueling and Cleanup Procedures.

BMPs




MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR


 Properly Operate, Maintain and Repair Vehicles and

Equipment.

 Leaks and Worn Parts Can

Result in Contamination of

Storm Water.




MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR BMPs


 Use Berming and Drainage.

 Inspect and Clean Equipment to Prevent

Leaks and Excessive Buildup.

 Move Activities Indoors or Cover

Equipment Areas.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Never Pour Materials Down Storm

Drains.

 Avoid Hosing Down Work Areas.

 Use Non-Toxic Substitutes for

Chemicals When Possible.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Clean Storm Drains Regularly, and

Stencil Inlets with "No Dumping".

 Use Catch Basin Infiltration Inserts.

 Cleanup Spills Immediately.

 Train Employees.

BMPs



MATERIALS LOADING,

UNLOADING AND STORAGE


 Prevent Runoff from

Contacting Pollutants and Avoid

Spills in Areas Where Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Materials are Loaded or Unloaded.

 Spills, Improper Storage and

Sloppy Techniques May result in an Illegal Discharge.




UNLOADING AND STORAGE BMPs


 Park Delivery Vehicles so that Spills or

Leaks can be Contained.

 Protect Materials from Rainfall.

 Use Seals or Door Skirts Between Trailers and Buildings.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Position Roof Downspouts to Direct

Storm Water Away from Loading,

Unloading and Storage Areas.

 Use Drip Pans.

 Sweep Parking Lots.

 Store Liquids in a Designated Area on a Paved Impervious Surface Within a

Secondary Containment.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Clean Storm Drains Regularly, and

Stencil Inlets with "No Dumping".

 Use Catch Basin Infiltration Inserts.


 Provide Employees Training.

BMPs



WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL


 Properly Manage All Areas

Where Solid, Liquid or Non-

Hazardous Waste is Stored or

Disposed.

 Wastes Can Contribute to

Storm Water Contamination if

Not Properly Managed.



WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL BMPs


 Cover and Berm Waste Storage Areas.

 Keep Outside Areas Free of Trash and

Debris.

 Store Wastes Indoors When Possible.

 Keep Waste Containers Covered.

 Regularly Inspect and Clean Grease

Traps.

BMPs




DISPOSAL BMPs

BMPs (continued):



 Recycle Food Grease, Cleaning

Solutions, Oil, Antifreeze, Batteries and

Fluids.

 Sweep Parking Lots or Other Surfaces.

 Store Liquids in a Designated Area on a

Paved Impervious Surface Within a

Secondary Containment.

BMPs




DISPOSAL BMPs

BMPs (continued):

 Regularly Inspect and Clean Storm

Drains, and Stencil Inlets with "No

Dumping".


 Regularly Control Litter by Sweeping.


BMPs



BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE


 Prevent Contamination of

Storm Water Where Building or

Ground Maintenance is

Conducted.

 Potential Sources of

Contamination are the Overuse of Pesticides and Fertilizers and

Over-Watering.



BUILDING AND GROUNDS

MAINTENANCE BMPs


 Utilize Native Vegetation.

 Use Landscaping Pesticides and

Fertilizers Only as Needed.

 Avoid Over-Water to Prevent Excess

Runoff.

 Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Where Appropriate.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Sweep Paved Surfaces, Rather Than

Hosing Down or Using Blowers.

 Properly Contain and Dispose of Wash

Water, Sweepings and Sediments.



BMPs





BMPs (continued):


Drains, and Stencil Inlets with "No

Dumping".


 Regularly Control Litter by Sweeping.


BMPs



BUILDING REPAIR, REMODELING

AND CONSTRUCTION


 Prevent Contaminants from

Contributing to Polluted Storm

Water Runoff in Areas Where

Building Repair, Remodeling and

Construction Activities are

Conducted.

 Contaminates can Include

Paint, Finishes, and Other

Hazardous and Non-Hazardous

Material.




AND CONSTRUCTION BMPs


 Use Soil Erosion Control Techniques.

 Enclose Painting Operations.

 Properly Store and Dispose of

Wastes.

 Properly Store Materials That are

Normally Used in Repair and

Remodeling Such as Paints and

Solvents.

BMPs





BMPs (continued):

 Sweep Paved Surfaces, rather than

Hosing Down or Using blowers.






Drains, also Stencil Inlets with "No

Dumping".

BMPs





BMPs (continued):


 Control Litter by Sweeping and Picking

Up Trash on a Regular Basis.

 Maintain Good Housekeeping Practices.

 Train all employees.

BMPs



PARKING LOTS AND STREEET CLEANING


 Prevent Contaminants from

Contributing to Polluted Storm

Water Runoff in Areas Where

Vehicles travel or are parked.

 Contaminates can Include

Automotive Fluids, Paints,

Waxes, and Other Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Material.



PARKING LOTS AND STREEET

CLEANING BMPs


 After a Snow or Ice Storm, Don’t Use

Salt. Use Sand as an Alternative.

 Sweep Paved Surfaces, Rather Than

Hosing Down or Using Blowers.




Drains, also Stencil Inlets with "No

Dumping".

BMPs



PARKING LOTS AND STREEET CLEANING

BMPs

BMPs (continued):


 Control Litter by Sweeping and Picking

Up Trash on a Regular Basis.

 Train all employees.

BMPs



LAND USE MANAGEMENT

 Planners Often Will Utilize

Buffers, Easements, and

Setbacks to Protect Bodies of

Water.

 Businesses Should Ensure that No Work is Done on

These Types of Property and

They are Regularly Cleaned.

 Banks Along Bodies of

Water Should be Stabilized to

Prevent Erosion.



SOURCE CONTROLS

Source Controls:

 Source Controls Regulate the Amount and Rate of Runoff.

 These Controls Consist Primarily of Infiltration

Devices, and Minimizing the Amount of Directly

Connected Impervious Areas.

 Examples Include:

 Minimize Impervious Area

 Filter Strips and Swales

 Oil Water Separators



SOURCE CONTROLS

 Oil and Water Separators are Designed to

Remove Some Contamination.



TREATMENT CONTROLS

Treatment Controls:

 Treatment Controls are Designed to

Remove Pollutants from the Runoff.

 Usually Applied to Drainage Areas

Greater Than One Acre.

 Some Examples of Treatment

Controls:

 Extended Detention

 Retention or Wet Ponds

 Wetlands

 Filters



TIPS FOR USING CONTRACTORS

 Remember, You Control Your Facility or Area!

 Review Procedures With Them Before Starting the Job!

 Ensure They Are Properly Trained!

 Determine Their Environmental Compliance Record!

 Determine Who Is in Charge of Their People!

 Determine How They Will Affect Your Facility’s

Environmental Compliance!



ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL STORM WATER

POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM

1. DETAILED WRITTEN STORM WATER POLLUTION

PREVENTION ASSESSMENTS.

2. DETAILED WRITTEN STORM WATER POLLUTION

PREVENTION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

3. EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS

4. PERIODIC REINFORCEMENT OF TRAINING

5. SUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION

6. PERIODIC FOLLOW-UP



THE IMPORTANCE OF A

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

“I would ask all of us to remember that protecting our environment is about protecting where we live and how we live. Let us join together to protect our health, our economy, and our communities -- so all of us and our children and our grandchildren can enjoy a healthy and a prosperous life.”

Carol Browner

Former EPA

Administrator



WELCOME CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INTRODUCTION TO STORM WATER

CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL

TRAINING

WELCOME

INSTRUCTOR

Insert Instructor Name Here

OBJECTIVES

GOALS

BACKGROUND

LEARNERS

OVERVIEW

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES NOT DO

WHAT IS STORM WATER?

WHAT CAUSES STORM WATER

POLLUTION?

STORM DRAINS

THE CLEAN WATER ACT

CLEAN WATER ACT

NPDES PROGRAM

NPDES PROGRAM

MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMITS

POLLUTION PREVENTION

STRATEGIES

TIPS FOR USING CONTRACTORS

THE IMPORTANCE OF A

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

Related documents

Products

Support

WELCOME CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INTRODUCTION TO STORM WATER

CUSTOMIZED ENVIRONMENTAL

TRAINING

WELCOME

INSTRUCTOR

Insert Instructor Name Here

OBJECTIVES

GOALS

BACKGROUND

LEARNERS

OVERVIEW

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES NOT DO

WHAT IS STORM WATER?

WHAT CAUSES STORM WATER

POLLUTION?

STORM DRAINS

THE CLEAN WATER ACT

CLEAN WATER ACT

NPDES PROGRAM

NPDES PROGRAM

MUNICIPAL NPDES PERMITS

POLLUTION PREVENTION

STRATEGIES

TIPS FOR USING CONTRACTORS

THE IMPORTANCE OF A

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

Related documents

Add this document to collection(s)

Add this document to saved

Suggest us how to improve StudyLib