Pollution Prevention
Implementation of pollution prevention measures may reduce or eliminate the need to implement other more costly or complicated procedures.  

The following pollution prevention principles apply to most facilities:

• Use alternative, safer, non-toxic, and/or recycled products;
• Reduce storm water flow across the site and redirect flows away from storm drains, gutters, and streets;
• Reduce the use of water and/or use dry methods;
• Recycle and reuse waste products and waste flows; and.
• Provide on-going employee training.

Best Management Practices and Procedures  

GENERAL
►       If water is being used for outdoor kennel areas, contain the wash water and dispose of in the sanitary sewer.  Do not dispose of in the gutter or street.
►       Maintain facility grounds and move or cover activities and materials to prevent contact with storm water.
►       Stencil on-site storm drains. 

ANIMAL CLEANING
►       When washing animals, wash in a designated area that drains to the sanitary sewer and/or wash over a vegetated area so that wash water can infiltrate. 

ANIMAL HOUSING  
►       If feasible, house the animals in paved and covered areas.
►       If housing the animals in covered areas is not feasible, cover the ground with vegetation or some other type of ground cover such as mulch.
►       Clean the animal handling areas frequently.
►       Use dry cleaning methods to clean animal handling areas.
      ■         Sweeping animal handling areas is encouraged.
      ■         Properly dispose of droppings, uneaten food and other potential contaminants.  Do not wash out to storm drains, gutters, or streets when cleaning the area.
►       If water is used for cleaning the housing areas:
      ■         Do not discharge wash water to storm water drains or other receiving waters.
      ■         Block the storm drain and contain runoff.
      ■         Wash water should be collected and pumped to the sanitary sewer and should not enter storm drains. 

SPILL CONTROL  
►       Place an adequate stockpile of spill cleanup materials where it will be readily available.
►       Spot clean leaks and drips routinely.
►       Clean leaks, drips, and other spills with as little water as possible.  Use rags for small spills, a damp mop for general cleanup, and dry absorbent material for larger spills.
►       Remove the absorbent materials promptly and dispose of properly.
►       Keep the spill from entering the street, gutter, or storm drain.
►       Do not use bleach or disinfectants if there is a possibility that rinse water could flow to a street, gutter, or storm drain. 

Employee Training  
·          Train employees on these practices
·          Train staff on the proper maintenance of the facility.
·          Train employees on proper spill containment and cleanup procedures.
·          Establish a regular training schedule, train all new employees, and conduct annual refresher training.
·          Use a training log or similar method to document training.

PHONE NUMBERS

San Joaquin County Stormwater Management   468-3055
San Joaquin County Sanitary Sewer Agency     468-3090
City of Stockton Stormwater Management         937-8791
City of Stockton Sanitary Sewer Agency           937-8750