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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do

Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do. Question and Answer Game. PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH THE Texas Commission on Environmental Quality AND U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The preparation of this report was financed through grants from the

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Preventing Storm Water Pollution: What We Can Do

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  1. Preventing Storm Water Pollution:What We Can Do Question and Answer Game PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH THE Texas Commission on Environmental Quality AND U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The preparation of this report was financed through grants from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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  3. Video

  4. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is it important to protect water quality?

  5. Storm SurvivorAnswer We depend on clean water for: • Drinking water • Recreation – boating, fishing, swimming • Economic development

  6. Storm SurvivorQuestion How does storm water runoff cause water pollution?

  7. Storm SurvivorAnswer Storm water runoff picks up pollutants such as oil, grease, dirt, and chemicals and flows directly into streams or lakes. Storm water runoff does not go to a water treatment plant!

  8. Storm SurvivorQuestion What problems can result from pollution in storm water runoff?

  9. Storm SurvivorAnswer Pollution from storm water can cause: • Excess algae growth • Fish kills • More expensive treatment for drinking water

  10. Materials Storage and Spill Cleanup

  11. Storm SurvivorQuestion What materials are used that could contaminate storm water?

  12. Storm SurvivorAnswer Some materials that can cause storm water pollution are: • Fuels, oils, antifreeze, and grease • Fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides • Paint, solvents, detergents • Soil (sediment), concrete wash water

  13. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is it important to keep materials in original containers or clearly labeled replacement containers?

  14. Storm SurvivorAnswer It is important to store materials in properly labeled containers to avoid misuse of products that could cause personal injury and pollute storm water.

  15. Storm SurvivorQuestion What is the best location for storage of hazardous materials?

  16. Storm SurvivorAnswer Hazardous materials should be stored: • Indoors • Outdoors: within a covered, paved area • Outdoors: uncovered if contained in a sealed container

  17. Storm SurvivorQuestion What are the basic steps for cleaning up a liquid spill?

  18. Storm SurvivorAnswer Liquid spill cleanup procedures: • Contain the spill using a drip pan or absorbent materials • Cover storm drains if necessary • Locate the source of the spill and stop further spillage • Use absorbents rather than hosing down the area • Immediately dispose of absorbents in accordance with procedures

  19. Parks and Grounds Maintenance

  20. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why do native and adapted plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides?

  21. Storm SurvivorAnswer Native and adapted plants have a natural tolerance to drought and poor soil conditions.

  22. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is important to prevent irrigation water from running off grass or landscaped areas ?

  23. Storm SurvivorAnswer It is important to reduce irrigation runoff because: • Fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides may be carried to streams by the runoff • Saves water!

  24. Storm SurvivorQuestion What weather-related factors should be considered when determining whether it’s OK to apply pesticides or herbicides ?

  25. Storm SurvivorAnswer Don’t apply pesticides or herbicides during windy conditions or when rain is predicted within 24 hours.

  26. Fleet Maintenance

  27. Storm SurvivorQuestion Where should vehicle maintenance activities be conducted?

  28. Storm SurvivorAnswer Conduct all vehicle and equipment maintenance at designated locations, preferably inside the shop or outdoors on a paved, covered surface.

  29. Storm SurvivorQuestion What potential pollutants do you handle in your daily activities?

  30. Storm SurvivorAnswer Potential pollutants in fleet maintenance facilities include used anti-freeze, motor oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, solvents, detergents. Others??

  31. Storm SurvivorQuestion What is the proper disposal method for fluids?

  32. Storm SurvivorAnswer Proper disposal method for fluids: • Store them in separate containers by type. • Make sure storage containers are properly labeled and sealed. • Never dispose in trash.

  33. Streets and Drainage Maintenance

  34. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is sediment considered a pollutant ?

  35. Storm SurvivorAnswer Sediment is a pollutant because it interferes with fish spawning and destroys the habitat of aquatic organisms.

  36. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why should oil-based paint and solvents be handled differently than water-based paint?

  37. Storm SurvivorAnswer Oil based paints contain higher levels of toxic, harmful chemicals than latex paints. Oil based paint and solvents must be disposed as hazardous waste.

  38. Storm SurvivorQuestion What are some signs of pollution to look for when conducting daily activities?

  39. Storm SurvivorAnswer • Look for signs of pollution at the jobsite and during travel: • Oil sheen on water surface • Excess trash and debris • Odor • Colored or cloudy water • Dead or dying fish

  40. Land Disturbances

  41. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is sediment considered a pollutant ?

  42. Storm SurvivorAnswer Sediment is a pollutant because it interferes with fish spawning and destroys the habitat of aquatic organisms.

  43. Storm SurvivorQuestion What precautions should be used regarding dirt stockpiles?

  44. Storm SurvivorAnswer • Locate dirt stockpiles out of the street and away from runoff or flowing water. • Cover stockpiles or provide a barrier such as an organic filter berm or silt fence around the pile.

  45. Storm SurvivorQuestion Why is erosion prevention more effective than sediment removal?

  46. Storm SurvivorAnswer Once the soil has eroded and is carried by storm water, it is very difficult to remove the sediment from the runoff. Preventing erosion in the first place is the best approach.

  47. Storm SurvivorQuestion What BMPs can be used for preventing erosion?

  48. Storm SurvivorAnswer • Erosion Control BMPs: • Vegetation - grasses or other plants that provide “permanent” erosion protection. • Mulching - a layer of straw or wood mulch. • Erosion control blankets - mesh matting made of straw, wood fiber, or plastic. • Plastic sheeting - may be used for short-term protection of disturbed areas or dirt stockpiles.

  49. Solid Waste Operations

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