A Small Spill Is a Big Deal

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A Small Spill Is a Big Deal Water Quality
Division Inspection and Enforcement
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Water Quality Regulations and Fine Amounts

• Discharging pollutants to the waters of the
  District without a permit
• Class 1 Violation 4,000.00
• Discharging used motor oil into a sewer
• Class 2 Violation 2,000.00
• Discharging corrosive, flammable or explosive
  material into a sewer
• Class 2 Violation 2,000.00
• Discharging oil, gasoline, anti-freeze, acid, or
  other hazardous substance, pollutant or nuisance
  material on a public space
• Class 3 Violation 1,000.00

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Water Quality Division Inspections

1. Facility walkthrough
2. Interview with facility manager or other
   designated employee
3. Records review
4. Consultation

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Know Where Your Drains Go

• Garage drains and street drains often empty
  directly to our rivers. This means that
  everything that washes from your property ends up
  in the rivers and streams of our communities.

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Protecting Water Quality

1. Know the location and discharge point of all
   drains on your property.
2. Accidents Happen. Have a spill response kit on
   site at all times.
3. Never allow any automotive fluids, cleaners,
   degreasers, paints, solvents, or other waste
   materials to enter a drain, or wash into the
   public space.

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Preventing Pollution at the Source

• Clean all fluid spills, leaks, and drips
  immediately using absorbent materials.
• Use dry methods to clean your facility (broom,
  vacuum, and absorb). Never hose down your
  garage, or outdoor lot.

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Preventing Pollution at the Source

• Store all automotive fluids in easily accessible,
  closed and labeled containers.
• Ensure all automotive parts (i.e. engine blocks,
  and transmissions) are stored under cover, and
  raised off of the ground.
• Have a spill prevention plan for your facility.
• Know who to call, and how to protect your drains
  in emergencies.
• Always dispose of waste materials properly.

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Poor Housekeeping and Common Problems
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