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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000246_IDDE Training PDF_20220920Stormwater Pollution Prevention Training for .F city off Introduction • Stormwater training for employees is required annually for compliance with the City's NPDES MS4 Stormwater Permit Stormwater Pollution Prevention • What is a stormwater outfall? — Outfalls are the conveyance:,f; systems that carry. stormwater flow. Examples include. --- • Roof gutters and downspouts • Ditches- grass or rock lined • Pipes- concrete, metal, terra cotta, plastic k. L • Curb and gutter along streets r�l •.a — Any system that concentrates stormwater flow 1762 A Pike J VI Driveway Cut dt .: Asphalt PVC Pipe - Flume `' a Allowable Discharges • What is allowed to go into the storm drainage system — Only runoff from rain water • Exceptions allowed by the Stormwater Management Ordinance — Uncontaminated ground water, AC condensate (without added chemicals), and waterline flushing — Water from foundation drains — Flows from riparian habitat and wetlands — Discharges from firefighting activities — Other discharges authorized by a stormwater permit Non -Authorized Discharges • What is not allowed! — Pollutants- oil and grease, sediments, chemicals, manufacturing by-products, litter, garbage, process water, wastewater — Commercial Vehicle and equipment wash waters — Pavement wash waters where chemicals have been spilled — Illicit connections to the storm drainage system (caused by plumbing built to earlier building code) • Wash bays Floor drains Equipment drains Sink drains Boiler blow -down water Potential Sources of Pollution • Leaks from vehicles — Residue from leaks can enter storm drainage system • Exposed Drums — Ensure drums are empty and clean when storing outdoors • Scrap materials and debris — Remove unneeded items from site — Paint, metal chips, and lubricants can leach from exposed scrap • Detergents/chemicals — No chemicals should be exposed to precipitation • Trash and litter — Pick up loose trash and litter as needed Potential Sources of Pollution • Exposed equipment — Ensure that equipment does not contribute pollutants to the storm drainage system when used outdoors • Wash waters from vehicles can not be discharged to the storm drain system • Exposed trash, scrap, and pallets should be removed • Open dumpsters and scrap bins — Check daily that covering lids are closed Fc'tyo?f tLV& Some Examples of `��` ` Pollution Sources Potential Spill Sources • Fuel tanks and refueling — Stay with vehicle or equipment while refueling — Do not overtop tanks — Return hose properly z — Wipe up spills and drips — Report leaking equipment to supervisor L- r HE1 P PLEASE KEEP L Potential Spill Sources • HAZMAT drums should be protected from punctures and provided with a system to catch spills • Containers used as dispensers are potential spill sources — Always keep spill response kits nearby • Keep HAZMAT storage areas clean and organized • Fireproof cabinets are excellent for HAZMAT storage — Inspect regularly for leaks and drips Erosion and Sedimentation • Each City Employee is responsible for reporting on -site erosion and excessive sedimentation to their immediate supervisor Stormwater Pollution Best Management Practices (BMP) • In this section, we will talk about Best Management Practices (BMP) to prevent stormwater pollution — Prevention and Response — Preventative Maintenance — Good Housekeeping — Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning Spill catchment device under batteries AWN Fc'tyo?f tLoV& prevention and Response • They say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.... — Following good housekeeping principles and checking on the aforementioned potential pollution sources regularly will help prevent stormwater pollution • We will mention some good housekeeping principles in a bit — Understanding your individual site safety handbook, hazardous waste contingency plan, and spill prevention plan will help in this endeavor • Check with your supervisor to see what may apply to your specific area Fcity off _ Spill Response • Accidents can happen! We need to respond quickly and appropriately • First Responder Awareness Level — Understand what are hazardous substances and associated risks — Recognize hazardous substance in an emergency — Identify hazardous substance by name or type, if possible — Recognize need for additional resources and can make appropriate notifications — Notify Supervisor — Fully cooperate with on -scene responders Incidental Spill Response • Incidental spill represents low risk to health or environment (<25 gallons) • Observer knows identity of spilled chemical, understands its hazards, has experience working with similar quantity, and response does not require additional PPE • Observer may control, clean-up, containerize and label waste • Observer must notify supervisor Fc'tyo?f tLoV& preventative Maintenance • Regular inspections of equipment and storage containers which if failure occurs, could release pollutants • Routine testing/maintenance to ensure properly working valves, fittings, gauges, and alarms • All employees will report unusual conditions to supervisor Good Housekeeping • Good Housekeeping involves the regular practice of removing trash, debris, and unneeded scrap materials from the work area • A clean work area is a safe and productive work area • Down -time due to accidents, spill clean-ups, and non -productive efforts are minimized in an orderly and well -kept work environment Vehicle Washing • The City's Stormwater Permit does not allow for the discharge of commercial wash waters into the storm drain outfalls, or "waters of the state" • City vehicles should be washed where the water is trapped and recycled or cleaned Contact Information • If you have any questions or concerns regarding stormwater pollution, please contact our hotline at 910-433-1613 The City of Fayettevilke, North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national oegin, religion; or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities_