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Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping
Pollution prevention practices are essential for minimizing the impact of municipal operations on stormwater quality. These practices should be integrated into daily operations and maintenance activities.
Municipal Operations
Best practices for preventing pollution in day-to-day municipal activities.
Vehicle & Equipment
- Proper washing procedures
- Maintenance protocols
- Fueling station management
- Spill prevention measures
Facility Management
- Material storage guidelines
- Waste disposal procedures
- Outdoor storage protection
- Loading/unloading practices
Infrastructure Maintenance
Procedures for maintaining stormwater infrastructure while preventing pollution.
Street Maintenance
- Street sweeping program
- Catch basin cleaning
- Road salt management
- Debris removal protocols
Green Space Care
- Pesticide/herbicide management
- Fertilizer application guidelines
- Vegetation maintenance
- Irrigation practices
Spill Prevention & Response
Protocols for preventing and addressing chemical spills and releases.
Prevention Measures
- Secondary containment systems
- Regular inspections
- Employee training
- Material handling procedures
Response Protocols
- Emergency response plans
- Spill kit locations
- Notification procedures
- Clean-up guidelines
Implementation Guidelines
- Regular staff training programs
- Standard operating procedures
- Documentation requirements
- Performance monitoring
- Continuous improvement process