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Here are three examples of how some P2 techniques have
Here are three examples of how some P2 techniques have
been applied:
been applied:
===Fuelling stations===
===Fuelling stations and spill containment===
If activities on your site include the loading and unloading of product or supplies such as chemicals, fuels, or oils, you should have P2 techniques in place. Spill containment measures will temporarily detain any spills allowing for the spill to be cleaned and disposed of properly. This can reduce the risks of a spill draining into an LID feature, catch basin or drainage [[swale]]. Valves can be incorporated into the design of the spill containment so that it can easily be drained of rainwater or liquid.
[[File:Spill containment structure - Mississauga.JPG|thumb|A spill containment structure in Mississauga.]]
If activities on your site include the loading and unloading of product or supplies such as chemicals, fuels, or oils, you should have P2 techniques in place. Spill containment measures temporarily detain any spills, allowing for them to be cleaned and disposed of before reaching storm sewers. This can also reduce the risks of a spill draining into an LID feature, catch basin or drainage [[swale]]. Valves can be incorporated into the design of the spill containment so that it can easily be drained of rainwater or liquid, as seen in the image to the right.
===Outdoor storage===
===Outdoor storage===
Dumpster maintenance is often overlooked. As a result, many dumpsters are in poor condition. Cracks in dumpsters will leak toxic organic and inorganic materials into catchbasins and towards waterways. Opportunities for P2 include locating dumpsters on flat concrete surfaces that do not slope toward or drain into the storm drain system, installing a secondary containment system such as a berm or curb around the dumpster, and closing and securing lids properly when the dumpster is not being loaded or unloaded.
Dumpster maintenance is often overlooked. As a result, many dumpsters are in poor condition. Cracks in dumpsters will leak toxic organic and inorganic materials into catchbasins and towards waterways. Opportunities for P2 include locating dumpsters on flat concrete surfaces that do not slope toward or drain into the storm drain system, installing a secondary containment system such as a berm or curb around the dumpster, and closing and securing lids properly when the dumpster is not being loaded or unloaded.
Education is a critical component in the implementation of pollution prevention measures. Training your employees on P2 procedures as well as the reasons behind them can change
Education is a critical component in the implementation of pollution prevention measures. Training your employees on P2 procedures as well as the reasons behind them can change attitudes toward pollution prevention. Employees may be more diligent in following P2 practices if they understand how it effects the quality of their drinking water.
attitudes toward pollution prevention. Employees may be more diligent in following P2 practices if they understand how it effects the quality of their drinking water.