LOCAL SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM /

POLLUTION PREVENTION TOOLS

I.  Local Source Control Program Elements

1. Legal Authority

 A. Review of authority under State Charter

B. Adopt Sewer User Ordinance

•  Local public participation process

•  Public Notifications/outreach

   2. Program Tools – Processes to:

•  Locate (survey) non-domestic users

❖  Discharges to sewer

❖  Hazardous materials storage and slug discharge potential

•  Evaluate discharges – volume, characteristics, chemical storage/spill potential

•  Prepare and issue control mechanisms

•  Receive reports and other notices

•  Inspect facilities

•  Investigate non-compliance

•  Remedy problem discharges (Enforcement tools)

3. Program Resources

•  Staffing / responsibility / empowerment

•  Funding

•  Access to resources from established pretreatment programs in Oregon; and state (DEQ) pretreatment program

•  Networking with pretreatment professional groups, such as the ACWA Pretreatment Committee

4. Implementation Procedures/Policies

II.  Pollution Prevention Tools

1. Mercury Reduction

     A. Dental, Mandatory separator installation

   2. Silver Reduction

     A. Digital Imaging, dental P2

   3. Pharmaceuticals

     A. Drug Take Back Events and Local Programs

   3. Automotive Shops and Commercial Landscaping

     A. Pollution Prevention Resource Center  

   4. Product Substitution

   5. Consumer Education

   6. Constituent Bans

   7. Best Management Practices

   8. Public Outreach Education

   9. Technical Assistance

   10. Incentive and recognition programs

     A. EcoBiz