| You are responsible to properly fuel vehicles and equipment to avoid contributing pollutants to runoff. |
| WHY IS PROPER FUELING SO IMPORTANT? |
| Spilled fuel can contribute contaminants to runoff from your facility. Improperly stored rags used to clean up spilled fuel may also 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 |
- Cover fueling areas.
- Install perimeter drains or slope the surrounding pavement inward with drainage to a sump or an oil-water separator.
- Pave fueling areas with concrete rather than asphalt, or apply a sealant to protect asphalt from spilled fuels.
- Install vapor recovery nozzles to control drips.
- Discourage "topping off" fuel tanks.
- Use secondary containment when transferring fuel from tank trunks to tanks.
- Use absorbent materials or mop up small spills rather than hosing down the area. Remove the absorbent materials promptly.
- Use a rag cleaning service for contaminated rags used to clean up spills, which can not be disposed of in the regular trash.
- Transport industrial equipment to a designated fueling area rather than using mobile fueling.
- 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 