Basics
Water from rain or snow that travels over hard surfaces into bodies of water
Stormwater
What you use to clean up a spill. Hint: Don't overthink this one!
A spill kit
How often should each catch basin be inspected?
At least once every 5 years
Every container needs to have a tight-fitting _____.
Lid or cover
Mix chemicals as ____ from storm drains as possible.
Far
Anything other than rain water that enters storm drains
Pollution
You need to wear this before cleaning up a spill.
PPE (personal protective equipment)
If a catch basin is over ____% full, it needs to be cleaned.
50
All containers should have an easily visible ______.
Label
What should you do if you see someone dumping waste in the storm drain?
Tell them to stop and report it
The name of the drainage system that carries stormwater to the river.
Hint: It is abbreviated with two letters and one number.
Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)
Who do you tell if you see something spill into the river?
Chase or Mackenzie
You see a ditch that is over half-way full of dirt. Should you clean it out or leave it until next time?
Clean it out! Ditches need to be cleaned if sediment exceeds 25% depth.
Drain
Stormwater SOPs and all other manuals are stored here.
Public Works Facility
The two bodies of water that Cramerton's stormwater drains into.
South Fork River
Duharts Creek
You see a hazardous waste spill such as chemicals or radioactive material. Who do you call FIRST?
The Fire Department
Max speed for open lot street sweeping.
15 mph
If you spill road salt, should you:
A: Hose it off
B: Sweep it up
C: Act like you didn't see it
B
Never spray chemicals within ____ feet of surface waters
50
Which type of pollution is not usually found in stormwater runoff?
A: Oil
B: Pet Waste
C: Shampoo
D: Fertilizers
Shampoo
The Spill Report Form must be completed for spills greater than ______ gallons
25
Replace Street Sweeper bristles when they are worn to ___ inches in length.
6
The BEST place to wash your car
The car wash
How much of a chemical should you prepare at one time?
Only what you need for the day