Ways for Businesses to Reduce their Stormwater Pollution · office building rental in Philadelphia...
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Ways for Businesses to Reduce their Stormwater Pollution
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• Background• PEC• Water Cycle• Watersheds
• Current Issues• Development impacts• Stormwater Issues• Pollutants
• Solutions• Identifying Pollutants• Housekeeping and Cleanup• Property Improvements
• Green StormwaterInfrastructure• Examples • Benefits
• Other Guides and Resources
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The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy.
PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
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Natural
Rain soaks into the ground
Trees soak up rainwater
Rain hits rooftops, streets & parking lots, can’t soak in, and runs off
Runoff goes into the sewers
Urban
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10% Runoff 55% Runoff50% Infiltration
15% Infiltration
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Combined Sewer Overflows
Flooding Erosion
Estimated Groundwater Lost to Runoff 1982-1997Atlanta: 56.9 to 132.8 billion gallonsBoston: 43.9 to 102.5 billion gallonsSeattle: 10.5 to 24.6 billion gallons
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NutrientsSedimentPathogensOrganic MaterialsToxic ContaminantsDeicing ConstituentsDebrisThermal Stress
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Systems that mimic natural processes in order to infiltrate, evaporate, and/or reuse stormwater.
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Infrastructure improvements can reduce the amount of runoff from your property, decreasing the pollutants entering the system.
Porous Pavement
Green Roofs
Rain GardensvTree Trenches
Downspout Planters
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Porous Pavement
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Green Roofs
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Rain Gardens
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vTree Trenches
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Downspout Planters
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Bioswales
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How BioswalesWork
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- Increased rents and property values- Increased retail sales- Energy savings- Stormwater fee credits and other financial incentives- Reduced infrastructure costs- Reduce costs associated with flooding- Reduced water bills- Reduced crime- Increased mental health and worker productivity for office employees
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- Landscaping adds approximately 7%to theaverage rental rate for officebuildings- Consumers are willing to spend 8-10% more, visit more, or travel farther to shop where there is attractive landscaping or green streets
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- For a medium-sized office building rental in Philadelphia this could mean an additional $72, 150 in rental income per year- For a mid-sized retailcenter this could meanover $1 million inincreased annual sales
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- Landscaping and trees increase residential property values 2-5%
- Green roofs may add 16% to the average multifamily unit rental rate
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Make it Your Business
What are the Pollutants?What Causes Pollution?How to Prevent Pollution
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Dumpster Discharge
Detergents
Sediment
Fertilizer Grease
Trash
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Excess Nutrients Leading to Algae Blooms
Excess Sediment Impairs Fishes Habitats
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Heavy Metals can Pollute Food Sources
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Pollution of Downstream Drinking Water
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Dispose of Trash Properly
Trash Disposal
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Dispose of Trash Properly
• Keep dumpsters in good condition with lids closed
• Make sure all containers are leak-proof
• Keep dumpsters away from roof gutter downspouts to prevent rusting of container and leaking Replace corroded or
broken containers
Trash Disposal
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Dispose of Trash Properly
Cleaning
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Dry Cleanup Methods
• Sweep or Vacuum • Keep outdoor areas litter-free• Use absorbent products to clean
up chemical or oil spills• In large areas use a street
sweeper or professional cleaning machine service. Contractors are required to dispose of wastewater at approved facilities
• When necessary, seek non-toxic, eco-friendly alternatives to cleaning chemicals
Avoid hosing down dirty paved areas
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Dispose of Trash Properly
Engine Maintenance & Fueling
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• Fueling and engine maintenance should be done: • under cover • on a hard surface that
can be easily cleaned• Dispose of Oil and Grease
Properly
Engine Maintenance
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Dispose of Trash Properly
Supply Storage
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• Cover all outdoor storage containers with leak-proof lids
• Use heavy-duty well-anchoredplastic tarps
• Put in back-up protection to catch leaks from storage containers
• Do not place storage containers in the direct flow of rainwater
Supply Storage
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Dispose of Trash Properly
Toxic Materials
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• Dispose of all toxic materials properly including:
• Do NOT put toxic materialsdown storm drains
• Purchase necessary chemicals in limited quantities so that storage for long periods is not needed
• Recycle Products whenever possible visit www.earth911.com to find out what you can recycle
Toxic Materials
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Label Stormwater Drains
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Train Employees on Pollution Prevention and Spill Procedures
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Look for Signs of Pollution & Identify Causes
Grease Stains
Eroding Stream BanksTrash
Oil Sheens in Puddles
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Clear Any Debris
Check Stormwater Drains, Downspouts and Gutters
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