Author: Andrew Harter

Municipal Operations
Storm Water Pollution Prevention

City of Lexington

Volume 1, Issue 6

May 2008

Illegal dumping and spills can cause irreversible damage to City of Lexington properties and the environment. Accessible Lexington properties, such as public parks, drainage canals, and recycle drop off stations, provide tempting places for illegal dumping. Illegally dumped and spilled materials have potential to flow into receiving waters. This bulletin reviews Best Management Practices (BMP’s), for minimizing the impact of illegal dumping and spills.

Isolate the Problem
If the illegally dumped substance has been identified and has potential for entering the City of Lexington storm drain system, contain the material, after a positive identification and if it is safe to do so. Provide protection for adjacent drain inlets to prevent entry of the illegally dumped substance.

Cleanup, Removal and Disposal
Perform all cleanup and corrective actions for illegal dumping and spills on City of Lexington right-of way in accordance with Spill Response Plan Procedures, and follow Dawson County HazMat Spill Contingency Plan.

Put Your Detective Skills to Work
Inspecting for, and reporting illegally dumped substances can protect storm water quality. Keep open eyes for potential dumping at drain inlets, open channels, and other municipal storm drain systems. Warning signs can include:
Visible signs of staining or unusual colors to the pavement or surrounding adjacent soils.
Pungent odors coming from the drainage system.
Discoloration or oily substances in the water or stains and residues detained within ditches, channels or drain boxes.
Dumping of debris or medical waste at a particular location, where the proximity to the drain system could impact water quality.

Illegal Dumping and Spill Control BMPs

Assess and Report
When any field employees witnesses or discovers a suspected illegal dumping situation to a city storm drain system, they should report it to their supervisor.
If the substance is known to be hazardous, suspected of being hazardous, or cannot be identified, follow outlined procedures of the City of Lexington Spill Response Procedures located in the Runoff Control Plan at your facility.
If an illegally dumped substance within City of Lexington right-of-way has the potential of entering a municipal drain system, notify your supervisor and the Storm Water Program Manager so that a quick response can begin to minimize the effects of potential contaminations.

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

Drainage canals and ditches are hot spots for illegal dumping activities. However, floatables are not the only concern. Keep a close watch out for liquids present in water bodies.

Follow Up Corrective Actions
All supervisors are required to follow up on the incident to ensure the appropriate agencies have been contacted and corrective actions have taken place. If the spill is a direct result of city operations steps must be taken to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.

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

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