Author: Andrew Harter

Municipal Operations
Storm Water Pollution Prevention

City of Lexington

Vehicle and equipment fuels must be stored and handled properly to protect against fires and hazards to human health and the environment. Spilled fuels can contaminate soil, evaporate to become air pollutants or flow into storm water drainage systems to become water pollutants. Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Vehicle and Equipment Fueling (See BMP Manual) have been developed for your safety and to protect our environment.

Volume 1, Issue 2

Recommendations for Off-Site Fueling
When fueling equipment away from the maintenance facility, the following procedures should be implemented:
Conduct fueling operations over drip pans or other impermeable surface.
Keep away from storm drain inlets, the storm water drainage system, and watercourses when fueling.
Do not “top off” fuel tanks.
Keep clean absorbent materials on hand for minor spills.
Make sure portable fuel tanks are leak free and are secured during transit.

February 2008

Storm Water
Management
Practices for
Vehicle and
Equipment
Fueling

BMP Goals
The goals of the vehicle and equipment fueling BMPs are to minimize contact between storm water runoff and spilled fuel, oil, or other leaked vehicle fluids at equipment fueling areas.

Follow posted
fueling
procedures.

General Operational Procedures
The following procedures should be carried out at maintenance facilities where vehicles or equipment are fueled:
Keep an ample supply of spill clean-up materials and spill control equipment near fueling areas.
Post proper fueling and clean-up procedures at fueling areas.
Install automatic shut-off valves at each pump and manual shut-off valves inside shop buildings.
Keep current permits obtained from appropriate agencies for fuel tanks and dispensers.

Other Recommended Practices
Be on the alert for possible fire hazards.
Contact the Dawson County Emergency Management for large leaks or spills.
Spills or leaks on earthen surfaces can potentially run off to the storm water drainage system. Affected areas should be removed and disposed of according to approved procedures.

For additional information on the City of Lexington Storm Water Program, or if you have questions contact:
Bill Brecks
Building Dept.
308-324-2341

Maintenance personnel conducting vehicle or equipment fueling should adhere to the following guidelines:
Use the “dry shop” principle when cleaning up spills. Use a damp cloth on pumps or damp mop on pavement. Use absorbent material to soak up spills. Collect used absorbent into a waste container; handle as hazardous waste and dispose of the contents according to approved disposal procedures.
Avoid hosing off the fueling area.
Inspect portable fueling tanks regularly for cracks or leaks and repair as necessary.

Install spill kits near fueling areas.

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