Pollution prevention practices for PSH operations (Source: Scheuler et a., 2004).
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PSH operation Profile sheet* Pollution prevention practices
Vehicle maintenance and repair H-1 Drip pans, tarps, dry clean-up methods for spills, cover outdoor storage areas, secondary containment, discharge washwater to sanitary system,proper disposal of used fluids, disconnect storm drains, automatic shutoff nozzles, signs, employee training, spill response plans
Vehicle fueling H-2
Vehicle washing H-3
Vehicle storage H-4
Loading and unloading H-5 Cover loading areas, secondary containment, storm drain disconnection or treatment, inventory control, dry cleaning methods, employee training
Outdoor storage H-6
Spill prevention and response H-7 Inventory materials, employee training, spill planning, spill clean up materials, dumpster management, disconnect from storm drain or treat. Liquid separation/containment
Dumpster management H-8
Building repair and remodeling H-9 Temporary covers/tarps, contractor training, proper cleanup and disposal procedures, keep wash and rinse-water from storm drain, dry cleaning methods
Building maintenance H-10
parking lot maintenance H-11
Turf management H-12 Integrated pest management, reduce non-target irrigation, careful applications, proper disposal of landscaping waste, avoid leaf blowing and hosing to storm drain
Landscaping/grounds care H-13
Swimming pool discharges H-14 Varies, depending on the unique hotspot operation
Other unique hotspots H-15