Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training

• Storm Water,

Just Passing Through
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Authorship andDisclaimer
This training presentation on Storm Water
Pollution Prevention is provided by the New
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
to aid Solid Waste facilities in compliance
with the requirements of the USEPAs NPDES Storm
Water Program. It is not intended to be all
inclusive. Facilities should modify it to make
it site specific and appropriate to their own
storm water plan. The information contained in
this presentation is based on our understanding
of the regulations. We can make no
guarantee that it will meet the requirements of a
regulatory agency. For comments, questions and
suggestions, please contact Don Maurer, NHDES,
271-2928 or dmaurer_at_des.state.nh.us
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Prevention Plan Training

• This facility has a Storm Water Pollution
  Prevention Plan that requires annual training
• Training covers
• Storm Water Plan overview
• Spill Response and Notification
• Proper vehicle fueling techniques
• Used oil handling procedures
• Leaking vehicle reporting procedure
• Household Hazardous Waste handling procedures
• Universal Waste handling procedures

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NPDES Phase II

• NPDES is the National Pollution Discharge
  Elimination System
• By March 10, 2003, Light Industrial Facilities
  must
• Obtain coverage under the Multisector General
  Permit (MSGP) or
• Submit a No Exposure Certification

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Regulatory History

• The original focus of NPDES was primarily point
  sources of pollution such as
• Process wastewater from industrial or
  manufacturing facilities,
• Sewage treatment plants

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Regulatory History

• After 1972, EPA studies showed that a major
  contribution to surface water pollution was from
  Non-point sources such as storm water runoff
  from
• Urban
• Rural
• Commercial and
• Industrial areas.

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So ..

• The United States Environmental Protection Agency
  developed Storm Water Permitting rules that apply
  to non-point sources
• All facilities were covered but another rule
  exempted municipalities until March 2003.
• Our facility obtained a permit and wrote a plan
  to comply with the federal regulations.

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What Do the Regulations Mean in Plain English?

• Only Rain in The Drain
• No Oils or Chemicals
• No Concrete or Construction Wastes
• No Septic Wastes
• No Sediment
• .Only Rain in the Drain

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Stormwater and Snowmelt

• Can carry pollutants off your site which can harm
  the water not just locally.
• Pollutants can be
• Solids like dust and dirt
• Oils, antifreeze, gasoline, diesel fuel
• Chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers
• Road salt
• Leachates from materials

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Why bother?

• Storm water discharges are often the 1 source of
  ocean, bay, lake, and river pollution in the U.S.
  
• Some estimates show storm water contributing 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.
• According to the U.S. EPA, forty percent of all
  U.S. waters are not fishable or swimmable.

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Common Sources of Pollution

• Spilled materials or waste
• Outdoor welding, cutting, grinding, sanding
• Outside storage of parts/equipment contaminated
  with oil, grease or other material
• Uncovered scrap metal bins at sites that generate
  scrap metal contaminated with oil, grease or
  other material
• Damaged or cracked containment berms/walls
• Waste water from the washing of vehicles and
  equipment
• Open trash dumpsters
• Storage of drums/containers outside containment
  areas that could leak or may have spilled
  material on top of the drum/container

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Common Sources Of Pollution
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Common Sources Of Pollution
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What Can You Do?

• Control Spills Spills must be immediately and
  thoroughly cleaned up. It is important to ensure
  that adequate spill control equipment is
  available at industrial sites. Spill response
  procedures should be in accordance with plans
  developed for your facility.
• Properly Handle and Store All Materials and
  Wastes Use caution when handling materials and
  wastes to minimize the chance of spillage. It is
  also essential that all materials and wastes are
  stored properly and that exposure to storm water
  is limited.
• Wash Vehicles and Equipment in Designated Areas
  All vehicles and equipment must be washed in a
  designated areas such as a car washes. These
  areas contain the waste water and prevent contact
  with storm water.

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What Can You Do?

• Regularly Inspect Containment Structures
  Containment structures, such as spill pallets and
  secondary containment around tanks, should be
  inspected regularly to ensure that they are in
  good condition and emptied after spills or storm
  events. If these structures are not inspected and
  emptied when necessary, they may leak or
  overflow, discharging pollutants into the storm
  drain system.
• Cover Trash and Recycling Bins All trash and
  recycling bins should be covered to prevent
  contact with storm water runoff. Trash and
  recyclable materials, such as scrap metal, may be
  contaminated with oil, grease, debris, or other
  potential pollutants. Storm water may become
  contaminated, if runoff is allowed to flow freely
  through the bins.

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What Can You Do?

• Regularly Inspect Storm Catch Basins and Storm
  Water Conveyance Systems It is important to
  inspect storm drain conveyance systems, including
  catch basins, to ensure they are free of debris.
  Over time, catch basins and other conveyance
  structures can fill with sediment or other debris
  and clog. If these structures do not drain
  properly, storm water may back up and result in
  flooding. If problems are observed, personnel
  must notify their supervisor or environmental
  manager.

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Vehicle Fueling

• Dont top off. This helps keep overflow off
  the ground
• Check for equipment leaks before fueling the
  vehicles
• Have a spill kit available, just in case
• Clean up any spills quickly
• Report any spills as soon as possible

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Used Oil Handling BMP

• Only facility personnel should put used oil in
  the collection container
• Containers should be closed and covered when not
  in use
• Spills should be reported and cleaned up
  immediately
• Check the container for leaks each time you use it

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Report, contain, repair leaking vehicles
immediately

• Have spill containment equipment available
• Place drip pans and catch basins under leaks

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Hazardous/Universal WastesBest Practices

• These are best kept indoors.
• Clean up any broken containers do not wash out
  of buildings.
• Only allow trained staff to handle.

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Quiz

• 1. The primary purpose of a Storm Water
  Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is to...
• Identify how the amount of hazardous waste
  generated at your facility can be reduced.
• Identify sources of storm water pollution and
  develop BMPs to control those sources.
• Identify where all the storm drains are at a
  facility.
• None of the above
• 2. Procedural BMPs include...
• Good housekeeping
• Spill prevention and control
• Preventative maintenance
• All of the above

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Quiz

• 3. Which of these is not a pollution prevention
  technique?
• Hose down your driveway.
• Dispose of used motor oil at a recycler, not in
  the storm drain.
• 4. Which of the following procedures is generally
  not considered a source of storm water pollution?
  
• Outdoor welding, grinding, cutting, sanding
• Open trash dumpsters
• Washing vehicles and equipment in a designated
  area
• Spilled materials and waste

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Quiz

• 5. A Best Management Practice (BMP) is a
  procedure developed to prevent or reduce the
  amount of pollution discharged to storm water
  runoff.
• TrueFalse
• 6. It is okay to dump mop water onto the ground
  or into a storm drain.
• TrueFalse

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Quiz

• 7. It is only the responsibility of supervisory
  personnel to implement BMPs.
• TrueFalse
• 8. Storm water runoff in residential areas also
  drains directly, without treatment to lakes,
  rivers and oceans.
• TrueFalse

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Quiz

• Industrial facilities are the only source of
  storm water pollution.
• TrueFalse
• Oil and grease leaks from forklifts can be a
  common source of storm water pollution.
• TrueFalse

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Summary

• Remember, keep it out of the drain!