Author: Andrew Harter

Municipal Operations
Storm Water Pollution Prevention

City of Lexington

Volume 1, Issue 3

If space limitations necessitate outdoor storage, consideration should be given to preventing hazardous materials from contact with rainwater and runoff.
Hazardous Waste Storage
Hazardous wastes must be stored in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved containers. Hazardous waste storage areas and aboveground storage tanks should have secondary containment. A spill response kit should be maintained nearby.

March 2008

Storm Water
Management
Practices for
Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste
Management

An important aspect of facilities storm water management is reducing the potential for discharge of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes to storm water drainage systems or natural watercourses. This bulletin reviews hazardous waste and hazardous material practices essential to achieving this objective and to protecting the environment.

Hazardous Material or Waste?
Hazardous materials include products stored at City of Lexington facilities pending use by the staff.
Hazardous wastes include wastes brought back from everyday operations and used hazardous materials resulting from maintenance activities collected and stored at our facilities pending proper disposal.
Hazardous materials and wastes routinely found at facilities include: fuel and other petroleum products, waste oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, concrete curing compounds, asphalt products, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, paints, and adhesives.

Diligent Management - Key to Compliance
Management of hazardous materials/wastes includes:
Planning - A Spill Response Plan should be developed for facilities, that typically use hazardous materials and facilities with aboveground petroleum storage tanks.
Training - Conduct employee storm water pollution prevention training, including proper handling of hazardous materials and wastes. This training can be incorporated into tailgate safety meetings.
Supervision - Inspect hazardous waste storage areas. Record inspection date and results on a log kept at each storage area.

Storage Areas
(Storm Water Considerations)
Storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storing hazardous material and waste include:
Locating storage areas away from storm water drainage inlets or drainage channels
Diverting storm water run-on away from hazardous storage areas
Closing lids on all containers stored outdoors, including empty containers, to prevent rainwater entry
Labeling hazardous waste areas and containers with the type of waste and the starting accumulation date proper handling of hazardous materials and wastes. This training can be incorporated into tailgate safety meetings.

Promote Spill Preparedness
Anticipate and prepare for a hazardous spill at city facilities:
Plan - Have a spill response plan in place and train the staff in response procedures.
Prepare - Have enough spill cleanup material (absorbent) available at each hazardous material and waste storage area to clean up a 25-gallon spill.
Prevent - Prevent spills from occurring by implementing the storm water hazardous materials and hazardous wastes BMPs described in this bulletin.

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

Hazardous Material Storage
Hazardous material should be stored in the original shipping container bearing the manufacturer’s label. Store containers with adequate room around them to allow for inspections. If possible, store hazardous materials indoors.

Be Informed
Hazardous material/waste regulations and requirements vary by county. Contact your District Hazmat Manager for more information about the requirements that apply to your facility.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Newsletter
City of Lexington Storm Water Management Program
January 2008 Edition

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