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Fact Sheet - Vehicle & Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Repair |
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| You are responsible to operate, maintain and repair vehicles and equipment properly to avoid contributing pollutants to runoff |
| WHY IS OPERATING, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 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 |
- Use berming and drainage routing to minimize stormwater run on.
- Inspect and clean equipment to prevent leaks and excessive buildup of contaminants. Keep drip pans and containers under areas that might drip.
- Move activities indoors, or cover equipment areas with a permanent roof. Conduct maintenance only in areas designed to prevent stormwater pollution.
- Never pour materials down storm drains. Connect process equipment areas to the sanitary sewer or a facility wastewater treatment system.
- Avoid hosing down work areas. Clean small spills with rags, conduct general clean up with damp mops and clean larger spills with absorbent material.
- Use non-toxic substitutes for chemicals when possible. Recycle greases, oil & filters, antifreeze, cleaning solutions, batteries and hydraulic & transmission fluids.
- 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 