1. A Small Spill Is a Big Deal Water Quality Division Inspection and Enforcement

2. Water Quality: Regulations and Fine Amounts Discharging pollutants to the waters of the District without a permit  Class 1 Violation $4,000.00 Discharging used motor oil into a sewer  Class 2 Violation $2,000.00 Discharging corrosive, flammable or explosive material into a sewer  Class 2 Violation $2,000.00 Discharging oil, gasoline, anti-freeze, acid, or other hazardous substance, pollutant or nuisance material on a public space  Class 3 Violation $1,000.00

3. Water Quality Division Inspections 1.Facility walkthrough 2.Interview with facility manager or other designated employee 3.Records review 4.Consultation

4. Know Where Your Drains Go Garage drains and street drains often empty directly to our rivers. This means that everything that washes from your property ends up in the rivers and streams of our communities.

5. Protecting Water Quality 1.Know the location and discharge point of all drains on your property. 2.Accidents Happen. Have a spill response kit on site at all times. 3.Never allow any automotive fluids, cleaners, degreasers, paints, solvents, or other waste materials to enter a drain, or wash into the public space.

6. Preventing Pollution at the Source Clean all fluid spills, leaks, and drips immediately using absorbent materials. Use dry methods to clean your facility (broom, vacuum, and absorb). Never hose down your garage, or outdoor lot.

7. Preventing Pollution at the Source Store all automotive fluids in easily accessible, closed and labeled containers. Ensure all automotive parts (i.e. engine blocks, and transmissions) are stored under cover, and raised off of the ground. Have a spill prevention plan for your facility. Know who to call, and how to protect your drains in emergencies. Always dispose of waste materials properly.

8. Poor Housekeeping andCommon Problems…