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Wastewater P2
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Environmental Concerns Heavy metals from sanding waste Oil, grease, and coolant from vehicles Toxic chemicals from cleaners, strippers, solvents, and paints Soaps from car washing
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Spill Prevention - Storage Closed containers Hazardous materials Secondary containment Inspect for leaks and spills
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Spill Prevention – Stored Vehicles Use drip pans and vehicle spill control procedures Check-in vehicles Put down drip pan as needed Note disconnected hoses and leaks for other shop employees
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Spills Develop spill response Policy & Procedures Include training Include training Clean up drips and small spills right away Mark drains Drain inserts
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Drain Inserts Last line of defense Make sure BMPs and spill prevention practices are in place upstream Inspect regularly and clean or replace insert
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Maintain Clean Floors Prevents tracking Routine cleaning Schedule time Schedule time Vacuum or Sweep Vacuum or Sweep Clean up spills right away Seal floors
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Control Sanding Waste Sand in designated areas for better control Vacuum sanding Block sanding- collect waste after each task Provides cleaner paint jobs Reduces need to re-work Reduces need to re-work Prevents tracking and spreading
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Control Sanding Waste Wet sanding –minimize water use Squirt bottle and drip pan Squirt bottle and drip pan Collect in clarifier Collect in clarifier Inspect and service clarifier Inspect and service clarifier Dispose of sludge properly, test to determine if hazardous wasteDispose of sludge properly, test to determine if hazardous waste
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Training Shop specific Hazardous materials handling Spill prevention Spill response in your shop Location of spill equipment Location of spill equipment Drain covers, emergency containment Drain covers, emergency containment Routine safety meetings Compliance and P2 workshops
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Car Washing Contain wash water Bermed and covered wash area Bermed and covered wash area Wash water flows away from gutters, streets, storm drains Wash water flows away from gutters, streets, storm drains Portable wash pad Portable wash pad Discharge to sewer Discharge to sewer Closed loop water recycling system Clarifier or oil water separator Inspect and service regularly Inspect and service regularly
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Portable wash pad
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Bermed Wash Area
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Wash Water Recycler
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Wash Areas Pump water to sewer Use low toxicity soap Use low toxicity soap Soapy water only Soapy water only Check with local sewer agency Check with local sewer agency Minimize water use Cover in winter, rainy weather Clean out before winter storms
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Wastewater P2 Protect ecosystems and groundwater supplies Prevent violations, fines and penalties Industry-focused inspections from local agencies Industry-focused inspections from local agencies Be a good neighbor Helps with community relations Helps with community relations Gain and keep customers Gain and keep customers
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