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Fact Sheet - Cleaning of Floors and Outside Impervious Surfaces |
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| You are responsible to keep floors and impervious surfaces free of contaminates that are generated or accumulated there (process areas, kitchens and food preparation areas, parking lots, sidewalks, dumpster areas, etc.) |
| WHY IS PROPER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING SO IMPORTANT? |
| Contaminants from your facility can contribute to polluted runoff when floors and outside impervious areas are not maintained or cleaned properly. |
| WHAT CAN I DO? |
PREVENT POLLUTED RUNOFF BY: |
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- Implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) as listed below
- Training employees on BMPs, good housekeeping practices & spill response
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| BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES |
- Practice good housekeeping.
- Keep outside areas (dumpsters, parking lots, etc.) free of trash and debris, and regularly clean them to prevent pollutant buildup.
- Use absorbent for liquid spills and sweeping and mopping to clean outside areas.
- Regularly inspect and clean out grease traps.
- Avoid spilling onto floors or other surfaces through good housekeeping.
- Control litter by sweeping and picking up trash on a regular basis.
- Never dispose of wastewater to the storm drain.
- Use "dry" cleaning methods (sweeping, vacuuming, etc.) on sidewalks and parking lots and dispose of waste properly.
- Use a damp mop to clean floors, and contain the wastewater for proper disposal (sewer, on-site treatment, etc.)
- Clean up spills immediately to minimize safety hazards and prevent discharge to the storm drain system.
- Train all employees. Your success depends on a well-trained staff.
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Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program 