Stormwater Management at the University of Alabama

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Stormwater Management at the University of Alabama

• Instructions
• You must have PowerPoint installed on your
  computer to view the presentation.
• Download or run the file from the EHS website.
• Open the file by double clicking the file name
  (if you downloaded it). If you choose the run
  option PowerPoint will start the presentation for
  you. When PowerPoint opens the file, click view,
  then click Slide Show. Click the mouse once each
  time you want to view a new slide.
• Print and complete the test (Instructions are at
  the end of the slide show). Send completed test
  to Janie Fowler.

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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Protection of our most valuable natural resource
rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and waterways-is
vital
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Management of Stormwater runoff is necessary to
protecting these resources.
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Any contaminants or pollutants which enter the
storm sewer system eventually effect our
waterways.
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In 2003, UA filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) with
the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management (ADEM). This amounted to an
application to discharge stormwater.
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On January 1, 2004, ADEM issued coverage to UA
under the State general NPDES permit.
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Only two entities in Tuscaloosa County (UA and
the City of Tuscaloosa) have applied for and
received the required stormwater discharge permit
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As a part of the UA discharge permit, EHS has
developed a stormwater management plan which is
composed of the following elements
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Public Education/Involvement

• EHS has developed and distributed brochures, fact
  sheets and advertisements regarding stormwater
  management.

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Public Education/Involvement

• EHS has held meetings to discuss stormwater
  management on campus and encourage public
  involvement.

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Public Education/Involvement

• EHS has encouraged individuals to report
  violations by publicizing in ads reporting
  options.

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Public Education/Involvement

• EHS has developed a campus based committee to
  provide input and guidance to EHS regarding
  stormwater management.

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Illicit Discharge Detection

• EHS is in the process of developing a campus
  storm sewer map. The scheduled completion date
  is late 2006.

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Illicit Discharge Detection

• The storm sewer map will be used to identify
  improper connections to the storm sewer system.

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Illicit Discharge Detection

• Once identified improper connections will be
  corrected.

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Pollution Prevention

• Each UA employee can assist in stormwater
  management by reporting problems and identifying
  areas of potential concern.

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Pollution Prevention

• Some common stormwater management issues and
  pollution prevention techniques are

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Silt Control

• Install and maintain silt fences.

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Erosion

• Develop green areas to limit soil erosion.

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Parking Lot Runoff

• Debris, oil, trash and asphalt runoff end up in
  the waterway.

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Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance

• Good maintenance helps to keep oil and other
  fluids out of waterways.

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Turbidity

• Anything that colors or makes waters cloudy
  should not be added to the storm sewer system.

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Pesticides/Fertilizers

• Use sparingly and only as directed.

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Chemicals

• Should never be put into the storm or sanitary
  sewer system.

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Paint Washing

• Paint washings even those from water based latex
  should never be put into the storm sewer system.

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Oil and Grease

• Collection tanks must not be allowed to overflow.

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Inlets

• Must be kept clear of debris

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Runoff

• Should be diverted to green areas whenever
  possible.

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For any concerns, questions, or comments
regarding stormwater, contact EHS at 348-5905
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• Instructions
• Read the instructions completely before acting.
• Press the Esc key in the upper left part of the
  keyboard, this exits the slide show view.
• Print the next slide, to do this click on file,
  select print, go to print range, click slides and
  in the space type 32 which is the slide number of
  the test. Type 31, 32 in the space to print this
  instruction sheet also.
• Send the completed test (s) to Janie Fowler (box
  870178) via Campus Mail. Janie MUST receive a
  completed test from each person that views the
  presentation in order for the person to get
  credit for this months safety training.

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• Stormwater Management Training
• Name _________________ Date ______
  Supervisor __________
• (circle the correct answer)
• True/False It is okay to flush latex paint
  into the storm drain.
• True/False You should not be concerned if you
  see purple water entering a storm drain.
• True/False A storm drain is a convenient and
  environmentally friendly place to pour your used
  oil from your automobile.
• True/False Silt fences around construction
  sites do not really serve a useful purpose.
• True/False Once pollutants enter the storm
  sewers and eventually enter the river, they are
  no longer a problem.