| PSH Operation |
Polluting Activity |
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| Vehicle Operations |
- Improper disposal of fluids down shop and storm drains
- Spilled fuel, leaks and drips from wrecked vehicles
- Hosing of ourdoor work areas*Wash water from cleaning
- Uncovered outdoor storage of liquids/oils/batteries spills
- Pollutant wash-off from parking lot
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| Outdoor Materials |
- Spills at loading areas
- Hosing/washing of loading areas into shop or storm drains
- Wash-off of uncovered bulk materials and liquids stored outside, of particular concern in MN are road salt storage areas
- Leaks and spills
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| Waste Management |
Spills and leaks of liquids
Dumping into storm drains
Leaking dumpsters (Dumpster juice)
Wash-off of dumpster spillage
Accumulation of particulate deposits |
| Physical Plant Maintenance |
Discharges from power washing and steam cleaning
Wash-off of fine particles from painting/sandblasting operations
Rinse water and wash water discharges during cleanup
Temporary outdoor storage
Runoff from degreasing and re-surfacing |
| Turf and Landscaping |
Non-target irrigation
Runoff of nutrients and pesticides
Deposition and subsequent washoff of soil and organic matter on impervious surfaces
Improper rinsing of fertilizer/pesticide applicators |
| Unique PSH Operations (Pools, Golf Courses, Marinas, Construciton, Restaurants, Hobby Famrs) |
Varies but includes:
- Discharge of chlorinated water from pools
- Improper disposal of sewage and grease
- Wash off of livestock manure
- Soil erosion
- Runooff of pesticides
- Salt storage
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