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Fact Sheet - Materials Loading, Unloading & Storage |
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| You are responsible for preventing runoff from contacting pollutants and avoiding spills in areas where hazardous and non-hazardous materials are loaded, unloaded (e.g. delivery or shipping docks) or stored (bulk storage areas, etc.), especially outside where they may be exposed to stormwater. |
| WHY IS LOADING, UNLOADING & STORAGE A CONCERN? |
| Your facility can contribute contaminants to runoff when vehicles and equipment are improperly operated, maintained or repaired. Leaky and poorly maintained equipment and improper maintenance work areas might result in an illegal discharge. |
| 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 |
- Protect materials from rainfall, run-on, run-off and wind dispersal. For example, cover loading docks to reduce the exposure of materials to rain.
- Use seals or door skirts between trailers and buildings to prevent exposure to rain and use grading or berming to prevent stormwater run-on.
- Position roof downspouts to direct stormwater away from loading, unloading and storage areas.
- Use drip pans under areas that may leak (hose connections, filler nozzles, etc.)
- Sweep parking lots or other surfaces to remove debris blown or washed from loading, unloading and storage areas.
- Store liquids in a designated area on a paved impervious surface within a secondary containment. Keep outdoor storage containers in good condition.
- 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 