HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity of Des PeresOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
FOR THE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION
OF POLLUTION IN STORM WATER RUNOFF
FROM MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
WITHIN THE
CITY OF DES Pte,
St LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
May 2007
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Note From The Authors
This document is a Model Operation and Maintenance Program developed to meet the
requirements in the St, Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Storm Water Permit, Section 4.2.6. All
co-permittees are required to implement an Operation and Maintenance Program to comply
with their permit. The St. Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan calls for co-
permittees to adopt the program by the end of permit year three, March 9, 2006, and fully
implement it by the end of permit year four, March 9, 2007. Under the permit, MSD, as
coordinating authority, must annually report the status of each co-permittees' compliance with
the milestones in the Plan.
A model program was developed to assist co-permittees in complying with the permit Section
4,2.6, and to help foster uniform approaches to implementing the Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) Program. Each co-permittee must include in their program the applicable elements
from the model program, based on the extent of their infrastructure, municipal facilities and
services. In drafting the model program, the authors made an effort to be as comprehensive
as possible in addressing municipal operations by including generic example text for a variety
of municipal operations. However, a co-permittee may add measures as it deems
appropriate to meet its specific needs. Co-permittees are expected to edit the text in this
model program to specifically apply it to their organization by including details, commitments,
and policies specific to their organization. To assist in this editing process, this document
contains instructions to the co-permittee editors in A SMALL CAPITAL, ITALICIZED FONT LIKE THIS.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS must be addressed in the document and removed from the text before
finalizing your city's plan. For additional information on the Best Management Practices
(BMPs), please contact members of the Work Group, in Appendix 1-A3, or refer to EPA Fact
Sheets on the web at: http://cfpub.epa,gpvinpdes/stormwaterlmenuofbmps/poll.cfm.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Program Administration 4
Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance 6
Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations 17
Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing 23
Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction 25
Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and Parking
Facilities 29
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping 34
Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers and Inlet
Structures 39
Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting Facilities 43
Chapter 10 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects 46
APPENDICES 49
Appendix 1 -Al: Sixty One Co-Permittees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Phase II Permit
#MO -8040005 50
Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 51
Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program Work Group 54
Appendix 1- A4: Ordinance/Resolution Adopting O&M Program 55
Appendix 1- B1: Policies 56
Appendix 2-F1: Sample Recycling Policy 57
Appendix 2-F2: Sample Green Procurement Policy 59
Appendix 2-F3: City of Des Peres Waste Management Regulation 63
Appendix 2-F4: Model — City of Des Peres Litter Control Ordinance 68
Appendix 2-F5: Model — City of Des Peres Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste 72
Appendix 2-F6: Model — City of Des Peres Animal Waste Ordinance 74
Appendix 5-F1: Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification 76
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document 78
For More Information... 82
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Program Administration 4
Chapter 2 - General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance 6
Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations 17
Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing 23
Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction 25
Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges and Parking
Facilities 29
Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping 34
Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm Sewers and Inlet
Structures 39
Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting Facilities 43
Chapter 10 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management Projects 46
APPENDICES 49
Appendix 1 -Al: Sixty One Co-Permittees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 Phase II Permit
#MO -R040005 50
Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 51
Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program Work Group 54
Appendix 1- A4: Ordinance/Resolution Adopting O&M Program 55�
Appendix 1- B1: Policies 56'
Appendix 2 -Fl: Sample Recycling Policy 57 r
Appendix 2-F2: Sample Green Procurement Policy 5
Appendix 2-F3: ode.. .. '.. s (c z� ^44;,,,i ,
f pp n - el — Litter Control Q 5 ReciA&A *Y
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Appendix 2-F5: Model — Nuisance Ordinance for Debris and Yard Waste 72
Appendix 2-F6: Model — Animal Waste Ordinance 74
Appendix 5 -Fl: Corps of Engineers 404 Permit & MDNR 401 Certification 76
Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used In This Document 78
For More Information... 82
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Chapter 1 - Program Administration
A. Introduction:
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) issued Phase II Storm Water Permit
MO -R040005 to the (municipality name) and 60 other co-permittees in St. Louis County,
effective March 10, 2003. The area served by the 61 co-permittees is collectively known as
the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4. One of the minimum control measures in the permit
that must be addressed by the co-permittees includes pollution prevention and good
housekeeping for municipal operations. Specifically, section 4.2.6.1.1 of the permit (Appendix
1-A2) requires each co-permittee to "develop and implement an operation and maintenance
program that includes a training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or
reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations."
A Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4 was
developed by the St. Louis Municipalities Phase II Storm Water Planning Committee in the
Fall of 2002 and submitted to MDNR as part of the application for the Phase II permit. As a
co-permittee under the state permit the City of Des Peres is bound by the commitments
contained in the Plan. Chapter 14 of that Plan provided for organization of a municipal work
group to develop a model operation and maintenance program to be adopted by each of the
61 co-permittees.
This document represents the City of Des Peres' adoption of the work group's model program
as applicable and tailored to specifically meet Des Peres' needs and goals. This program
impacts all facets of municipal operations. It is the city's intent to adhere to the policies and
procedures stated herein in order to prevent pollution, to safeguard the environment for the
health and benefit of all Des Peres employees, residents and visitors and to serve as a model
for the entire regulated area. Where the municipal operations described in this manual are
contracted, rather than performed by municipal employees, the best management practices
(BMPs) will be imposed to the maximum extent practicable on the contractor through
purchasing or contract mechanisms by including BMPs in the scope of work or job/service
specifications. Contractors will be required to obtain all applicable local/state/federal
environmental permits. This program has been adopted by (Resolution/Ordinance # ) on
(Date), (See appendix 1-A4).
B. Policies:
The City of Des Peres has adopted several policies regarding the purchase of recycled
products; janitorial and other supplies exhibiting lower toxicity; utilization of integrated pest
management practices; and other pollution prevention policies. Copies of policies are
contained in Appendix 1-B1.
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C. Organization of Manual:
The SWMP prepared for St. Louis County by the Planning Committee contains a detailed
listing of BMP elements that were to be considered when developing a model operation and
maintenance program for the 61 co-permittees. The Planning Committee placed these
elements into nine major categories of municipal operations/activities. Based on its size and
the nature of its municipal services each co-permittee may have activities in only some or in
all nine categories. For consistency within the Plan area, each of the nine categories is
addressed in the following Chapters 2 through 10. A statement of non -applicability is
contained in those chapters where the City of Des Peres is not engaged in the subject activity.
D. Administration:
The responsible party for administration of the operation and maintenance (O&M) program is
the Director of Public Works. This person is responsible for ensuring the program is kept up
to date, and that employees are trained on the procedures implementing the program.
The City of Des Peres will train all staff associated with activities that can impact pollution in
storm water runoff. Each chapter will identify employees who should be subject to training on
that particular chapter. Employees will receive general storm water pollution prevention
training provided by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Assistance
Office or others. Upon implementation of specific procedures, management will review the
new procedures that incorporate storm water BMPs, proper waste management and
applicable NPDES permit requirements with all employees affected. New employees will be
trained on applicable procedures within the first three months of employment. Contractors
working for the municipality and implementing BMPs for municipal work, as described in
Section A., must train their employees on applicable BMPs before work begins. To maintain
proficiency, a schedule of periodic retraining will be implemented, or provisions made for an
employee awareness campaign to ensure employees remain aware of the BMPs and proper
waste management.
Records documenting the training of employees and contractors must be maintained in file.
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Chapter 2 F General Housekeeping, Operation and Maintenance
A. Description of Activities:
Municipal operations include a variety of activities conducted to maintain City owned
property and facilities. This chapter will cover those activities that are not specifically
covered in the other chapters of this document. This chapter covers custodial and building
maintenance activities, materials management and storage, safe material substitutions,
spill plans, establishment of general O&M procedures, scheduling, record keeping and
housekeeping practices in general.
This chapter also covers general municipal housekeeping issues, which include illegal
dumping, littering, pet wastes, trash storage, and recycling.
B. Locations:
1. City Hall -- 12325 Manchester Rd. This facility is situated on four (4) acres, with a
building size of approximately 30,000 square feet. City Hall houses the Finance and
Administration Department, the Court, the Planning Department, the City Clerks office,
and the Public Works Department, which includes the Building Permit Department, A
paved 125 vehicle parking lot is provided for visitors/employees. Materials and
supplies utilized in performing building maintenance, including custodial work, are
stored within the building. A total of 15 employees report to this facility.
2. Public Works Facility — 942 Des Peres Rd, This facility houses the Street Department
which provides fleet maintenance for the Public Works Department. The facility is
situated on approximately eight (8) acres. It contains a main building, a covered
equipment storage building, and a covered bulk storage bin, with a combined area of
approximately 10,000 square feet. The main building has six (6) vehicle work bays, an
enclosed vehicle wash bay, a sign shop, showerllocker facilities, lunchroom and
administrative offices. Two underground petroleum tanks with 6,000 gal capacity are
located on the site. A 50 -foot diameter salt dome, with a capacity of 1000 tons, is also
located on the site. A 15 vehicle paved parking lot is provided for visitors/employees.
All equipment associated with street maintenance activities are either stored within the
covered equipment storage building, or on the paved yard storage area. Ail materials
utilized in performing street maintenance is either stored within the main building or
within the covered bulk storage bin. All fleet maintenance activity is done inside the
main building, within the vehicle work bays. The Street Department maintains most of
the entire City fleet, including police cars and pars vehicles. The Public Works Facility
typically operates from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hours vary during emergency
operations such as snow removal, A total of 8 employees report to this facility.
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3. City Park — 12325 Manchester Rd.. This 30 -acre facility consists of 3 baseball/softball
fields and 2 soccer fields. The complex also contains a 2500 square foot building
which houses the Parks Maintenance Division of the Parks Department. This division
is responsible for the maintenance of the athletic complex, the maintenance of all other
City parks, and all grounds maintenance activities associated with City Hall and the
City's various beautifications areas. A paved parking lot is provided for employees and
patrons. Equipment is either stored within the building, or on a paved storage area
adjacent to the building. All material used in park maintenance activities is stored
within the building. With the exception of the winter months, this facility operates seven
(7) days a week from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A total of 5 employees report to this facility.
4. The Lodge—1050Des Peres Rd. This 12 -acre facility is home to the City's Community
enter which includes indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasiums, exercise areas and
meeting rooms. The facility has paved parking for approximately 250 vehicles. The
building houses the Parks Department and Staff.
C. Responsible Parties:
City Hall - The Parks Superintendent has authority over City Hall. The building is
actively managed by the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
Parks Superintendent: (314) 835-6158
Building Maintenance Supervisor: (314)835-6159
2. Public Works Facility — The Director of Public Works has authority over the Public
Works Facility. The facility is actively managed by the Street Superintendent .
Director of Public Works: (314) 835-6133
Superintendent of Maintenance Operations: (314) 821-5343
3. City Park - The Parks Superintendent has authority over Des Park. The park is actively
managed by the Superintendent of Parks.
Superintendent of Parks Operations: (314) 835-6158
4. The Lodge — The Building Maintenance Supervisor has authority over the
The lodge including indoor and out door pools gyms and fitness areas and meeting
rooms,].
Building Maintenance Supervisor: (314) 835-6359
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D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
1. City Hall: Material/supply needs are determined by the Building Maintenance
Supervisor .
Material
Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within
Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies
5 Gallons
Three
Months
Warehouse portion of basement and
various custodial closets.
Latex Paint
15 Gallons
Six Months
Paint room located in basement.
Aerosol Cans (various
products)
Only Amount Needed
Six Months
Storeroom
Emergency Backup
Batteries (lead acid)
2
Six Months
Storeroom
Fluorescent Lamps
50
Six Months
Storeroom
Light Ballasts
2
Six Months
Storeroom
Paint Remover
1 Gallon
Six Months
Storeroom
(TABLES LIST COMMON MATERIALS EXPECTED TO BE IN INVENTORY, AND SHOULD BE REVISED BY THE
MUNICIPALITY TO REFLECT ACTUAL STOCK.)
2. Public Works Facility: Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of
Maintenance Operations. Material/supplies used in vehicle/equipment maintenance
and repair operations are listed in Chapter 3. Materials/supplies used in
roadway/bridge maintenance are listed in Chapter 6.
Material
Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within
Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies
5 Gallons
Six Months
Custodial Closet
3. City Park Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of Parks
Operations. Materials/supplies used in field maintenance are listed in Chapter 7.
Material
Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within
Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies
5 Gallons
Six Months
Custodial Closet
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4. Lodge: Material/supply needs are determined by the Superintendent of Parks
Operations. Materials/supplies used in parks maintenance operations are listed in
Chapter 7.
Material
Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use
Within
Storage Location
Various Cleaning Supplies
10 Gallons
Six Months
Custodial Closet
Swimming Pool Chemicals
50 Gallons
One Month
Storage Room
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling: (EXAMPLE TEXT)
1. City Hall: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. A fountain located in the rear of the building is backwashed on a regular
basis. Wastes from building and office maintenance activities are also included in this
list.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location
Method Of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
2 —15 yd3
Dumpsters
Fenced Area
Outside of Loading
Dock
Landfill
Waste Hauler
Twice a Week
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Loading Dock
Recycle
Recycling Co.
Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Loading Dock
Recycle
Recycling Co.
Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber, water
based cleaners)
N/A
N/A
Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer.
N/A
Daily
Emergency Lighting
Batteries (lead acid,
NiCd)
Box
Maintenance Shop
Recycle
Hazardous
Material
Recycler
Quarterly
Lamp Ballasts
Box
Maintenance Shop
with approval) Landfill (if PCBs,
Waste Hauler
Quarterly
Lamps (fluorescent,
mercury vapor,
sodium vapor
Box
Maintenance Shop
Recycle
Hazardous
Material
Recycler
Quarterly
Lamp (green tip
fluorescent)
Box
Loading Dock
Landfill
Waste Hauler
Weekly
Computer Monitors,
CPUs
Box
Storage Area
Recycle
Reuse or
Hazardous
Material
Recycler
As Needed
Oil Based Paints
and Thinners
Drum
Maintenance Shop
Energy Recovery
Hazardous
Waste Vendor
Quarterly
Organic Solvents
Drum
Maintenance Shop
Energy Recovery
Hazardous
Waste Vendor
Quarterly
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2. Public Works Facility: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from
custodial operations. Additional waste generated from vehicle maintenance activities
and street maintenance activities is included in Chapters 3 and 6 of this document.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location
Method Of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
15 yd3
Dumpsters
Parking Lot
Picked up by
Waste Hauler.
Waste Hauler
Twice a
Week.
White Paper &
Cardboard
Various
Containers
Brought to City Hall
Picked up for
Recycling.
Recycling Co.
Weekly
Aluminum Cans &
Plastic Bottles
Various
Containers
Brought to City Hall
Picked up for
Recycling.
Recycling Co.
Weekly
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets, auto
scrubber)
N/A
N/A
Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer.
N/A
Daily
Backwash Water
from Fountain
N/A
N/A
Discharged to
Sanitary Sewer.
City Personnel
Weekly
(INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WASTES, AS APPLICABLE)
3. City Park: Standard office waste is generated from the maintenance building.
Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included in Chapter 7
of this document.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location
Method of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
2 — 15 yd3
Dumpsters
Parking Lot
Picked up by
Waste Hauler.
Waste Hauler
Twice a
Week.
(INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WASTES, AS APPLICABLE)
4. The Lodge: Standard office waste is generated, along with waste from custodial
operations. Additional waste generated from parks maintenance activities is included
in Chapter 7 of this document.
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Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage Location
Method Of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Standard Office
Waste
2 —15 yd3
Dumpsters
Fenced Area
Outside of
Loading Dock
Picked up by
Waste Hauler.
Waste Hauler
Twice a Week.
Custodial Waste
(mop buckets,
auto scrubber)
N/A
N/A
Dump in Drain to
Sanitary Sewer.
N/A
Daily
Backwash Water
from Swimming
Pool
N/A
N/A
Discharged to
Sanitary Sewer.
Pool Company
Twice a Week.
(INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE WASTES, AS APPLICABLE)
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
FACILITIES
• Pool drainage and filter backwash water from chlorinated swimming pools, fountains
and lined ponds must be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Other chlorinated
water from water line or tank disinfection must also be directed to the sanitary sewer.
• Any discharge to surface water of pool or backwash water from pools and ponds must
be dechlorinated prior to discharging into storm sewer system under the conditions of
an NPDES permit obtained by the facility. The NPDES permit requires ceasing
chlorination 7 days prior to discharge or using chemical dechlorination. These
discharges to surface water must be approved under local building code, and not
create a nuisance to adjoining property.
• Avoid using copper or silver -containing algaecides in pools, fountains and ponds.
• Ensure grease traps and oil/water separators in kitchens and food service areas are
maintained. Avoid sanitary sewer grease -blockage by regularly pumping out traps and
separators.
• Maintain site plumbing plans showing sanitary and storm sewer connections. Ensure
wastewater is discharged only to the sanitary sewer, and storm water to the storm
sewer. Label storm drain inlets to ensure they are used only for storm water drainage.
• Minimize the use of pesticides through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program.
An IPM Program uses monitoring of pest populations compared to an action threshold,
and then choosing the proper tactics, using nonchemical pest control practices, such as
mechanical and biological controls, when possible, or less toxic products when needed.
IPM does not rely on routine applications of pesticide based on a calendar date.
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Reduce the risk of West Nile Virus by reducing stagnant water (mosquito breeding
grounds) caused by cans, containers and tires present in litter and junk piles. Keeping
storm water drainage gutters and drains clean will also reduce conditions suitable for
mosquito breeding. Refer to MU Extension IPM Guides at:
http:/fipm,missouri.edulipmresources.htm (See Chapter 7 for additional BMPs.)
• Minimize the use of herbicides through an Integrated Pest Management Program for
weed control. With turf grass, prevention of weed infestation begins with practices to
promote healthy grass through proper planting, watering, fertilizing, mowing,
aerification, and thatch control. Refer to MU Extension Publication IPM1009:
http:/fmuextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agouideslpestsrpm1009.htm (See Chapter 7 for
additional BMPs.)
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
• Develop a policy to purchase recycled
products or products with high post -
consumer waste content whenever practical. Reduce Lilco Kecy['J��
Many resources are available from the EPA
WasteWise Helpline: 800EPA-WISE or via
Website:http:llwww.epa.govlepaoswerinon-hwlreduce/wstewiselwrrlbuyq&a. htm
(See Appendix 2-F1 for a sample waste reduction and recycling policy.)
• Collect and recycle, to the maximum extent practicable, wastes generated by municipal
operations. (See the policy in Appendix 2-F1.)
• Develop policy to purchase environmentally preferred products whenever practical. For
a "Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services," see EPA
website:http:11vosemitel,epa,gov/opptleppstand2.nsf/ (See Appendix 2-F2 for a
sample green procurement policy or http://www.pwgsc.gc.calsd-envlsds20031green-
procurement-e.html).
• Provide for the proper disposal of all wastes generated or collected in the course of
municipal operations, in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Inspect facilities for litter on a regular basis, and clean up as needed.
• Keep trash container lids closed to keep rain out. Do not dispose of liquid waste in the
trash container.
• Ensure that the collection frequency of trash containers is appropriate to avoid
overflows.
• Outdoor material stockpiles at both
permanent locations and at job sites should
be covered to protect from rainfall and
prevent contamination of storm water runoff,
• Material stockpiles which cannot feasibly be
covered should be surrounded by a berm or
otherwise contained so that storm water
runoff can be captured.
• Petroleum products, fuels, chemicals,
hazardous and toxic materials, and all
wastes should be properly labeled to ensure
appropriate handling and disposal.
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c l e a n - u p c o n t r a c t o r r e s p o n s e , i n c l u d i n g : M i s s o u r i D e p a r t m e n t o f N a t u r a l R e s o u r c e s
( M D N R ) 5 7 3 - 6 3 4 - 2 4 3 6 , N a t i o n a l R e s p o n s e C e n t e r 8 0 0 - 4 2 4 - 8 8 0 2 , a n d f o r r e l e a s e s
t o t h e s e w e r , M S D 3 1 4 - 7 6 8 - 6 2 6 0 . R e p o r t a b l e q u a n t i t i e s ( R O ) f o r c h e m i c a l s a r e
l i s t e d o n t h e M S D S , a n d p e t r o l e u m R Q s i n c l u d e : a n y a m o u n t r e l e a s e d t o a s t o r m
s e w e r o r w a t e r w a y c a u s i n g a s h e e n , 2 5 g a l l o n s f r o m a n u n d e r g r o u n d t a n k , a n d 5 0
g a l l o n s f r o m a l l o t h e r s o u r c e s .
" P r e p a r e f o r a p p r o p r i a t e l y h a n d l i n g t h e c l e a n u p o f t h e s p i l l e d m a t e r i a l a n d d i s p o s a l o f
w a s t e . D o n o t h o s e d o w n s p i l l s t o t h e s t o r m s e w e r s y s t e m . C l e a n u p s p i l l s w i t h d r y
m e t h o d s , u s i n g a b s o r b e n t t o p i c k u p f l u i d s .
" S p i l l r e s p o n s e p l a n s a r e r e c o m m e n d e d f o r a l l a r e a s o f m u n i c i p a l o p e r a t i o n s . S p i l l
P r e v e n t i o n C o n t r o l a n d C o u n t e r m e a s u r e ( S P C C ) p l a n s a r e r e q u i r e d t o m e e t r e g u l a t o r y
c r i t e r i a i n 4 0 C F R 1 1 2 f o r s i t e s w i t h a s t o r a g e c a p a c i t y o v e r 6 6 0 g a l l o n s o i l i n o n e
c o n t a i n e r o r 1 , 3 2 0 g a l l o n s o n s i t e .
" E s t a b l i s h a t a l l m u n i c i p a l f a c i l i t i e s m a t e r i a l s
i n c l u d e t h e p r o p e r i d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f h a z a r d o u s
a n d n o n - h a z a r d o u s s u b s t a n c e s , a n d p r o p e r
l a b e l i n g o f a l l c o n t a i n e r s .
" R e g u l a r i n s p e c t i o n s a n d i n v e n t o r y o f m a t e r i a l
s t o r a g e a n d u s e a r e a s s h o u l d b e p e r f o r m e d
t o e n s u r e B M P s a r e b e i n g u s e d .
C O M M U N I T Y
" D e v e l o p / e n f o r c e o r d i n a n c e s f o r w a s t e
c o n t a i n e r s w h i c h r e g u l a t e s i z e , t y p e , c o v e r s
a n d w a t e r - t i g h t n e s s f o r r e s i d e n t i a l ,
m a n a g e m e n t a n d i n v e n t o r y
c o n t r o l s
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commercial and industrial areas. (See Appendix 2-F3 for language from the St. Louis
County Waste Management Code.)
• Develop/enforce ordinances against illegal dumping, littering and improper yard waste
disposal, providing for corrective action, enforcement and penalties. (See Appendix
2-F4 and 2-F5 for Model Ordinances.)
• Develop/enforce ordinances requiring pet owners, property owners, and equestrian and
animal boarding facilities to clean up wastes from their pets and other animals. (See
Appendix 2-F6 for Model Ordinance).
• Provide pet waste scoop dispensers and signage in parks and other public areas
frequented by pet walkers to promote the proper disposal of pet waste and notify the
public of ordinance requirements.
• Provide recycling and yard waste services for residential waste,
• Provide sufficient numbers of appropriately -sized waste receptacles at municipal
facilities and in public areas with regularly scheduled servicing, collection and disposal.
• Educate citizens on trash and pet waste issues to promote compliance with ordinances
using available methods such as resident newsletters, brochures, Internet sites, storm
drain marking projects, etc.
• Promote and assist in neighborhood and stream clean-up activities.
• Develop/enforce municipal ordinances against illegal discharges to storm water from
sources such as failing septic tanks, septic tanks discharging to storm water, etc.
Ordinances to address illegal connections of sanitary sewers should be at least as
stringent as the Missouri Department of Health regulations in 19 CSR 20-3 and County
requirements, such as St. Louis County Plumbing Code Section 1103.
• Develop/enforce municipal ordinances requiring the proper maintenance of septic tanks
and other small onsite sewage disposal systems. For a model ordinance, see:
http_//www.an�jac;,orq/hjml/ord-modelseotic.htm
O&M PROGRAM
• Establish standard operation and maintenance procedures, maintenance schedules
and long term inspection procedures in accordance with this program manual with
emphasis on safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable laws and good
environmental stewardship.
• General housekeeping inspections of facilities and storage areas should be performed
once a month and records kept of the inspections.
• Develop record keeping procedures that effectively track implementation of program
elements and that provide the information necessary to meet the reporting
requirements of the MS4 permit.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Applicable MDNR general storm water permits must be obtained if the (city) engages in the
following activities described by the following categories:
Airports (R80F) — Storm water runoff from airports that use de-icers or conduct uncovered
vehicle or aircraft maintenance, washing, or fueling. None
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EquipmentNehicle Washing (G75, See also Chapter 4) - Car wash wastewater treatment
systems for design flows of 50,000 gallons per day or less. This includes no -discharge land
application systems. Provides for 500 gallons per day de-minimis exemption under certain
conditions. None
Recycling facilities (R8OH, See also Chapter 9) - Solid waste transfer stations, and solid waste
recovery facilities. None
Yard Waste compost facilities (G97, See also Chapter 9) - Yard Waste Composting
operations between 2 to 5 acres. None
Solid Waste Transfer -- requires a site specific storm water permit. None
Swimming pools (G76) — Discharges of filter backwash and pool drainage from swimming
pools and lined ponds. Outdoor & indoor pools.
Transportation Operations (local bus, etc.) — requires a site specific storm water permit.
None
Trucking (R8OC) - Motor freight transportation (garbage, refuse, etc.). None
Vehicle Maintenance (RSOC, See also Chapter 3) - Motor freight transportation and
warehousing. Garage for small vehicles
Warehousing and storage (R80C) - Motor freight transportation and warehousing. None
If the above categories describe (city) operations, but the activities and materials stored or
handled are not exposed to storm water, a "No Exposure Certification" must be submitted in
lieu of obtaining a permit. Further descriptions and a copy of the general permits are available
at:
www.anr.mo.qovlwpscdlwpcplpermttslwpcpermits-general.htm
The discharge of process waste water to a storm water inlet from any (city) facility requires an
NPDES Operating Permit from MDNR's Water Pollution Control Program. All permit
conditions and limitations must be complied with.
SECTION G SHOULD LIST, FOR EACH SITE IDENTIFIED IN SECTION B, THE PHASE I PERMIT STATUS.
PHASE I PERMIT REQUIREMENTS COULD APPLY TO ACTIVITIES IN CHAPTERS 3, 4, 6 AND 9. A co-
PERMITTEE ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES COVERED BY THOSE CHAPTERS MAYBE REQUIRED TO HAVE EITHER
A PHASE I NPDES PERMIT OR A CERTIFICATION OF NO -EXPOSURE ON FILE WITH THE MDNR. SEE THE
PHASE I PERMIT STA TUS LISTED FOR EACH CO-PERMITTEE IN THE 2003 PHASE II STORMWATER PERMIT
A PPLICATION.
H. Training:
IN ADDITION TO THE DISCUSSION IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION D, THIS SECTION SHOULD IDENTIFY WHICH
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES WILL BE TRAINED IN POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE ACTIVITIES
LISTED IN SECTION A. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON HOW EMPLOYEES WILL BE TRAINED ON THIS CHAPTER
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MAY BE INCLUDED ALSO. TRAINING MIGHT INCLUDE IN-HOUSE TRAINING AS WELL AS ATTENDANCE AT
REGIONAL TRAINING ACTIVITIES.
All employees involved in maintenance operations, construction, purchasing, facility or site
design, or building or facility management will be trained on this chapter, including the
following Departments and work units:
(EXAMPLE LIST)
® Vehicle maintenance department — mechanics, storekeepers and
management.
• Public works department — equipment operators, laborers, and
management.
In addition to training on the housekeeping BMPs and proper waste management, employees
will be provided general awareness of NPDES discharge requirements.
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Chapter 3 - Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Maintenance Operations
A. Description of Activities:
Fleet maintenance facilities are responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and
vehicles ranging from chain saws and light vehicles to loaders and tandem dump trucks.
Preventative maintenance or PM's include oil and filter changes, tune ups and tire rotations.
Repairs include engine and transmission replacement; brake, suspension or axle repair; and
welding work. There are fueling sites at all of the City of Des Peres repair facilities. Outside
contractors perform services such as glass repair or replacement and all bodywork.
B. Locations:
• The main garage located at 942 Des Peres Rd. serves the central region. It is
responsible for approximately 20 pieces of equipment. This location has one
welding area and 8 work bays. One of the work bays has an above ground lift
.Thematerials/ supplies used at this facility are all stored inside.
• There are no satellite garages:
The bulk oils and fluids that are used at the garage is inside in 55 gal drums a designated .
All bottled oils and spray chemicals are stored inside in the parts room.
The majority of repair and maintenance work is done inside however, due to the difficulty in
moving certain pieces of equipment, some work is done at the job site. The above locations
perform vehicle and equipment maintenance for all Des Peres City Departments.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Street Superintendent oversees all operations . The main garage has eight full time
employees .One is assigned principally to vehicle maintenance.
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D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Materials /supplies for all locations are ordered through the main garage and delivered directly
to each location. The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for main
garage operation:
Material
Maximum Quantity Kept
On Hand
For Use Within
Storage Location
5w20 Oil
120 Quarts
6 Months
Parts Room
5w30 Oil
120 Quarts
6 Months
Parts Room
5w30 Oil
500 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container +
10w30 Oil
120 Quarts
6 Months
Parts Room
10w30 Oil
250 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
10w40 Oil
500 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
15w40 Oil
500 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
30w Oil
250 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
Trans Fluid
500 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
Hyd Fluid
500 Gallons
6 Months
Bulk Container
Anti -Freeze (Reg)
110 Gallons
6 Months
55 Gallon Drum Shop
Anti -Freeze (X -Life)
110 Gallons
6 Months
55 Gallon Drum Shop
Gasoline
20,000 Gallons
3 Months
Underground Tank ++
Diesel
6,000 Gallons
3 Months
Underground Tank ++
Brake Solvent
55 Gallons
2 Months
55 Gallon Drum Shop
Penetrating Oil
120 18oz. Aerosol Can
1 Month
Parts Room
Brake Clean
120 18oz. Aerosol Can
1 Month
Parts Room
Carb Cleaner
60 18oz. Aerosol Can
1 Month
Parts Room
+ Bulk containers are double walled
++ Underground fuel tanks meet all 1998 UST standards and are insured by UST
Insurance Fund
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The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for each work location:
Material
Maximum Quantity Kept
On Hand
For Use Within
Storage Location
To BE COMPLETED
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
All locations: Waste generated by operations at the garage is as follows:
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location
Method Of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Used Motor Oil,
Hydraulic and
Transmission Fluid
1000 Gallons
Inground
Tank
Recycled
Licensed Oil
Recycler
Quarterly
Used Oil Filters
Drain 24
Hours
Trash Can
Trash Hauler
As Generated
Used Antifreeze
Labeled
Container in
Shop
Recycle or Sewer if
Approved by MSD
As Generated
Worn Brake
Pads/Shoes
Returned For
Recycling
Parts Vendor
As Needed
Equipment Batteries
(Lead -acid and NiCd)
20
Shop
Returned For
Recycling
Battery Vendor
As Needed
Tires
<25, Unless
Meeting Rules
in
10 CSR 80
Shop
Returned For
Recycling and/or
Recapped
Tire Vendor,
Permitted
Waste Tire
Hauler
As Needed
Scrap Metal
Shop
Recycled
Metal Recycler
As Needed
Shop Towels
N/A
N/A
Trash Can
Trash Hauler
As Generated
Organic Solvent for
Parts Cleaning
<220 or
220 — 2200 Ibs
as Registered
Waste Gen.
No Smoking
Area
Energy Recovery
Or Recycling
Hazardous
Waste Vendor
Quarterly or
As Needed
Sand Blasting Grit
(no lead based paint)
Shop Or
Covered
Container
Sanitary Landfill
Trash Hauler
As Generated
UST Condensate
Loading
Dock
Treatment
Hazardous
Waste Vendor
Within 90 days
of Generation
Refrigerant
Tested
Container
Capacity
Shop
Recover for Reuse
Onsite or EPA
Registered Co.
As Needed
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
OPERATIONS
• Institute a preventive maintenance program to minimize fluid leaks and equipment
failures. Inspect vehicles and equipment frequently for leaks, collecting leaks with pans
or absorbent, and repairing leaks.
• All routine vehicle maintenance and repairs at (municipality) facilities are performed
indoors. On occasion and when necessary, outside maintenance work will be
performed in a paved area with provisions made to contain and clean up all drips and
spills.
• Use non -hazardous, environmentally safe products when possible. Avoid use of
chlorinated organic solvents.
• Environmentally safe detergents are used instead of caustic cleaning solutions.
• Flammable liquids are kept in a vented fire -rated cabinet.
• All supply material and waste containers are marked clearly and properly to identify the
contents.
• Keep material safety data sheets (MSDS) for chemicals onsite for information on
reportable spill quantities, proper handling and health and safety,
• All supply material and waste containers are stored under cover to prevent contact with
rainfall; or when uncovered, containers are clean and sealed.
• Tops of containers have absorbent mats and
are free of standing liquid, and stored
containers are kept closed.
• Waste oils, filters, antifreeze, and other
wastes are collected in designated, labeled
containers and recycled to the maximum
extent practicable.
• Wheel weights are kept in a container marked "scrap lead".
• Records of waste pick-ups are logged and maintained in file.
• Drain pans are labeled far specific types of fluid. Use pans under vehicles and
equipment with fluid leaks. Always use drip pans when making and breaking
connections.
• Used oil filters should be gravity drained for 24 hrs with the anti -drain back valve or
filter dome punctured to facilitate the draining process. Crushing the oil filter and
recycling is preferred.
• Batteries, waste oil, etc. having spill/leak potential are stored indoors and are in
secondary containment, when possible.
• Neutralizer and absorbent are kept by both new and used batteries.
• All floors are clean of oil and grease.
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" I m m e d i a t e l y d e a n u p a l l s p i l l s o f c h e m i c a l s o r v e h i c l e f l u i d s u s i n g d r y m e t h o d s
( a b s o r b e n t s ) , m i n i m i z i n g t h e u s e o f w a t e r w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e .
" V e h i c l e o p e r a t o r s s h o u l d b e i n s t r u c t e d t o r e m a i n w i t h t h e v e h i c l e d u r i n g f u e l i n g , a n d
n o t t o t o p - o f f t h e f u e l t a n k t o a v o i d o v e r f l o w s a n d s p i l l s .
" F o r p a i n t i n g o r s a n d i n g a c t i v i t i e s o u t d o o r s , u s e a t a r p e n c l o s u r e t o c o n t a i n a n d c a p t u r e
m a t e r i a l . C o l l e c t a n d d i s p o s e o f p a i n t c h i p s a n d s a n d b l a s t w a s t e i n t h e t r a s h f o r n o n -
l e a d b a s e d p a i n t , o r e v a l u a t e l e a d b a s e d p a i n t f o r h a z a r d o u s w a s t e d i s p o s a l .
" K e e p t h e f a c i l i t y a n d s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a c l e a r o f l i t t e r .
S P I L L P R E V E N T I O N
" S p i l l c o n t r o l p l a n s s h o u l d b e i n p l a c e w i t h p r o c e d u r e s f o r p r o p e r s p i l l r e s p o n s e t o
m i n i m i z e e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t s . S P C C p l a n s m u s t m e e t r e g u l a t o r y c r i t e r i a i n 4 0 C F R
1 1 2 f o r s i t e s w i t h a s t o r a g e c a p a c i t y o v e r 6 6 0 g a l l o n s o i l i n o n e c o n t a i n e r o r 1 , 3 2 0
g a l l o n s o n s i t e .
" P r o c e d u r e s f o r l o a d i n g , u n l o a d i n g a n d t r a n s f e r o p e r a t i o n s s h o u l d b e d e v e l o p e d t o
p r e v e n t o v e r f i l l i n g a n d s p i l l s .
" I n a r e a s w h e r e s p i l l s c o u l d o c c u r , s u c h a s f u e l i n g a n d l o a d i n g a r e a s , k e e p s p i l l k i t s w i t h
a b s o r b e n t m a t e r i a l s n e a r b y a n d d i s p l a y s i g n a g e i n d i c a t i n g t h e l o c a t i o n o f t h o s e s p i l l
k i t s . S t o r m d r a i n p l u g s o r c o v e r s a r e r e c o m m e n d e d t o p r e v e n t t h e f l o w o f s p i l l e d
m a t e r i a l f r o m e n t e r i n g t h e s t o r m d r a i n .
" F o r f u e l i n g a r e a s , p o s t s i g n s t h a t s t a t e " n o t o p p i n g o f f .
" R e g u l a r l y i n s p e c t a l l t a n k s a n d c o n t a i n e r s t o e n s u r e p h y s i c a l i n t e g r i t y .
" M a i n t a i n e q u i p m e n t t o e n s u r e t h e p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n o f a u t o m a t i c s h u t o f f d e v i c e s o n
p u m p s a n d , o v e r f i l l p r o t e c t i o n a n d s p i l l b u c k e t s o n t a n k s .
" E m e r g e n c y p h o n e n u m b e r s a r e c l e a r l y p o s t e d i n t h e s h o p a n d n e a r m a t e r i a l s t o r a g e
a r e a s .
F A C I L I T Y
" A l l f l o o r s i n w o r k a r e a s a r e s l o p e d t o f l o o r d r a i n s t h a t a r e c o n n e c t e d t o a n M S D -
a p p r o v e d s e d i m e n t / o i l t r a p p r i o r t o d i s c h a r g e i n t o t h e s a n i t a r y s e w e r s y s t e m . T r a p i s
p u m p e d o u t q u a r t e r l y , o r a s n e e d e d .
" A s i t e - p l u m b i n g s c h e m a t i c s h o w i n g a l l d r a i n s , t r a p s , a n d s h u t o f f s f o r u t i l i t i e s s h o u l d b e
p o s t e d i n s h o p . E m p l o y e e s s h o u l d b e m a d e a w a r e o f s a n i t a r y a n d s t o r m s e w e r s t o
e n s u r e a l l w a s t e w a t e r i s d i s c h a r g e d t o t h e s a n i t a r y s e w e r .
" S t o r m d r a i n s / i n l e t s c a n b e l a b e l e d t o h e l p p r o t e c t f r o m i m p r o p e r u s a g e .
" A l l a b o v e g r o u n d s t o r a g e t a n k s h a v e s e c o n d a r y c o n t a i n m e n t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h S P C C
r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d a r e c o v e r e d w i t h a r o o f . I f c o n t a i n m e n t i s n o t r o o f e d , i n s p e c t
a c c u m u l a t e d r a i n w a t e r f o r c o n t a m i n a t i o n p r i o r t o d i s c h a r g e .
" F u e l i n g a r e a s a r e r e c o m m e n d e d t o b e d e s i g n e d w i t h a r o o f t o p r e v e n t c o n t a c t w i t h
s t o r m w a t e r . T h e a r e a s h o u l d b e g r a d e d a n d s l o p e d t o d i r e c t s t o r m w a t e r r u n o f f a w a y
f r o m t h e s i t e a n d t o p r e v e n t r u n o f f f r o m f l o w i n g o v e r t h e f u e l i n g a r e a .
" S t o r m w a t e r t r e a t m e n t d e v i c e s c a n b e u s e d t o t r e a t r u n o f f f r o m f u e l i n g a r e a s .
" " N o s m o k i n g " s i g n s a r e p o s t e d i n t h e s h o p , a n d n e a r h a z a r d o u s w a s t e a n d f l a m m a b l e
m a t e r i a l s t o r a g e a r e a s . V e r i f y t h a t f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r s a r e c h a r g e d a n d i n s p e c t e d y e a r l y .
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G. NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit status:
Vehicle maintenance facilities of this type are considered "municipal industrial" facilities under
the Missouri Storm Water Regulations and are subject to separate NPDES storm water
(Phase I) permitting requirements under MDNR general permit R80C. As stated above, all of
(municipality) vehicle repairs and maintenance are preformed indoors or are otherwise done
without exposure to storm water. Therefore, a NPDES Storm Water permit is not required and
a no -exposure certification has been filed with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
H. Training
Training on storm water BMPs will be provided to mechanics, storekeepers, material handlers,
laborers, equipment operators, janitors, and management staff working at facilities identified in
Section B. All employees will be provided safety training and training on written procedures
pertaining to general housekeeping. Implement seimannual safety meetings to include
environmental training and HAZMAT training.
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Chapter 4 - Vehicle/Equipment Washing
A. Description of Activities:
The City of Des Peres will wash vehicles and equipment at wash bay facilities designed
according to this chapter. At facilities where no wash bay exists, all vehicles and equipment
will be taken to commercial facilities when washing is required.
B. Locations:
The City of Des Peres wash bay facility is located at:
942 Des Peres Rd
C. Responsible Parties:
The Street Superintendent , is responsible for ensuring that vehicles are taken off -site to
approved commercial facilities for washing, or that washing on Des Peres property is done in
the locations specified in Section B.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The wash soap to be used is (PRODUCT NAME OR SPECIFICATION- NON -PHOSPHATE,
BIODEGRADEABLE DETERGENT).
E. Wash bay design and waste disposal:
Wash water from vehicle and equipment washing must be disposed in the MSD sanitary
sewer, with pretreatment using a sediment/oil trap. The accumulated solids in the
sediment/oil trap must be pumped out and properly disposed of, such as at a wastewater
treatment plant by an MSD approved waste hauler. If floating oils and grease accumulate in
the sediment/oil trap, the contents must be disposed by a permitted waste hauler at a
commercial facility able to handle oily waste.
F. Best Management Practices (BMPs):
(THE FOLLOWING BMP'S ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE IMPLEMENTED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PRACTICABLE)
(FOR OFF -SITE WASHING)
• All vehicles are taken to commercial facilities when washing is needed.
• Commercial facilities used are verified to be in compliance with MSD sewer discharge
requirements. Facilities must discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer system, and
wash bays must be covered to prevent storm water in the sanitary system.
(FOR MUNICIPAL WASHING)
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" W a s h b a y f a c i l i t i e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o c o l l e c t w a s h w a t e r , p r e t r e a t w i t h a s e d i m e n t / o i l t r a p
( i n t e r c e p t o r ) , a n d d i s c h a r g e t o t h e s a n i t a r y s e w e r s y s t e m . T h e t r a p m u s t b e p u m p e d
q u a r t e r l y , o r a s n e e d e d .
� W a s h b a y s a r e c o v e r e d a n d w a s h a r e a c u r b e d o r o t h e r w i s e d r a i n e d t o p r e v e n t s t o r m
w a t e r r u n o f f f r o m d i s c h a r g i n g t o t h e s a n i t a r y s y s t e m . U n c o v e r e d w a s h b a y s h a v e a n i n l e t
v a l v e t o t h e s a n i t a r y s e w e r . T h e w a s h b a y i s c l e a n e d a n d t h e v a l v e i s m a i n t a i n e d c l o s e d
w h e n w a s h i n g i s n o t o c c u r r i n g , t o k e e p u n c o n t a m i n a t e d s t o r m w a t e r o u t o f t h e s a n i t a r y
s e w e r . P o s t i n s t r u c t i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h e u s e o f t h e v a l v e .
" M o b i l e w a s h s e r v i c e s m u s t c o l l e c t w a s h w a t e r f o r r e c y c l i n g o r p r o p e r d i s p o s a l i n t o a
s a n i t a r y s e w e r .
� J o b - s i t e m u d r e m o v a l i s p e r f o r m e d w i t h o u t d e t e r g e n t i n a c o n t a i n e d , p e r m e a b l e ( g r a v e l )
a r e a w i t h w a s h w a t e r i n f i l t r a t i n g i n t o s o i l o r g r a v e l .
G . N P D E S P e r m i t s t a t u s :
N o t a p p l i c a b l e .
H . T r a i n i n g :
E m p l o y e e s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r o p e r a t i n g f l e e t v e h i c l e s a n d e q u i p m e n t w i l l b e m a d e a w a r e o f
B M P s r e g a r d i n g w a s h i n g , a n d t h e p r o p e r , d e s i g n a t e d l o c a t i o n s f o r w a s h i n g .
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Chapter 5 - Facility Repair, Remodeling and Construction
A. Description of Activities:
On an as -needed basis, city personnel perform minor renovations/repairs and small capital
improvements on city facilities, such as erecting or removing partitions, replacing a door or
window, painting, etc. Major projects are typically contracted out to commercial firms
specializing in the type of work required.
B. Locations:
City Park and central garage contain a shop and material storage areas for facility repair,
remodeling and construction; and city employees are involved in these activities. Repair,
remodeling, construction and capital improvements are periodically performed on all types of
municipal facilities.
C. Responsible Parties:
Facilities Manager — The Building Supervisor is the responsible party that will ensure all
repairs, remodeling and construction will be preformed without subjecting the storm water
system to any new contaminant streams. They are responsible for the construction practices
of the contractors that work for them on municipal facilities.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Varies with nature of job. Materials are purchased on an as -needed basis and in quantities
expected to be completely consumed in the process of completing the project. Materials
used for every project will vary. The majority of materials are purchased on a project basis
and are consumed during that project. Materials should be stored indoors or under cover so
they are protected from rainfall and runoff. All unused portions of materials should be
properly secured to prevent loss, such as bagged cement. Tarps should be used on the
ground to collect fallen debris and other spilled material. Waste should be cleaned up on a
daily basis and properly disposed of as noted below in section "E". Routinely stocked
materials are identified in the following table.
Material
Maximum Quantity Kept Onsite
Storage Location
Lumber
100 Linear Feet
Warehouse
Drywall
None
Warehouse
Dirt
50 Tons
Yard
Rock
50 Tons
Yard
Oil -Based Paint
10 Gallons
Flammable Cabinet
Latex Paint
20 Gallons
Warehouse
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Waste generation varies with the nature of the job. Typically, wastes consist of small amounts
of lumber cut-offs, wallboard scraps, empty paint cans, etc. Order and mix only the amount of
materials necessary for the work to be completed. Dispose of all waste properly, recycle
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whenever possible. Never bury waste material or leave material in the street, gutter, or near
a creek or streambed that would allow the material to enter the storm water system. Such
materials are disposed in the city hall dumpster for pick-up by the city contracted waste
hauler. Listed below are the disposal methods for various types of materials that are
generated from facility repairs and remodeling:
Waste
Storage Requirements
Method Of Disposal
Contractor
Lumber, Drywall, Siding, Roof
Shingles, Insulation Landfill
Dumpster or Container
Sanitary or Demolition
Fluorescent, Sodium Vapor,
Mercury Vapor Lamps
Closed, Labeled
Container
Recycling as Universal
Waste
Fluorescent Green tip Lamps
Dumpster
Sanitary Landfill
Fluorescent Light Ballasts
Closed Labeled
Container
Recycling or Landfill (if
PCBs, with approval)
Mercury Switch/Thermostat
Closed Labeled
Container
Reclaim
Hazardous Material
Recycler
Asbestos Containing Materials
(tile, insulation, roofing material)
To be managed only by
certified personnel.
Special Waste Landfill
Latex Paint Waste
Closed Container
Energy Recovery or
Sanitary Sewer
Waste Vendor or MSD
ail based Paint Waste
Closed Labeled
Container
Energy Recovery as
Hazardous Waste
Lead Based Paint Removal
Waste
To be managed only by
certified personnel.
Test for Hazardous
Waste Characteristics_
General Trash
Dumpster or Container
Sanitary Landfill
Steel, Iron, Copper
Recycle
Carpet
Recycle, or Sanitary
Landfill
Green Building
Recycling
Leaks, drips, or spills should be cleaned up immediately. Clean up using "dry" methods,
absorbent materials or rags, or remove the contaminated soil or material,
Clean up of equipment is to be performed in designated areas. Never clean up concrete
equipment or paint brushes and allow the washout into the street, storm drains, drainage
ditches, or streams,
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
FACILITY DESIGN
• Consider designing facilities for "Low Impact Development" to reduce the volume and rate
of storm water runoff from impervious areas to improve water quality. Refer to information
on Low Impact Development from EPA's web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/owowwtr1/NPS/lidflidlit.htrni for more information about Low Impact
Development methods.
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" I n d e s i g n i n g s t o r m w a t e r d r a i n a g e f a c i l i t i e s , u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g B M P s , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
M S D ' s s t o r m w a t e r d r a i n a g e f a c i l i t y d e s i g n r e g u l a t i o n s , t o i m p r o v e t h e w a t e r q u a l i t y o f s i t e
d r a i n a g e : w e t d e t e n t i o n p o n d s , w e t l a n d s , s t r u c t u r a l f i l t e r s y s t e m s , g r a s s s w a l e s , v e g e t a t i v e
f i l t e r s t r i p s , a n d r i p a r i a n b u f f e r s a l o n g s t r e a m s . M S D ' s d e s i g n r e g u l a t i o n s a r e c o n t a i n e d i n
t h e " R u l e s a n d R e g u l a t i o n s a n d E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r S a n i t a r y S e w a g e
a n d S t o r m w a t e r D r a i n a g e F a c i l i t i e s " . F a c t s h e e t s o n s t o r m w a t e r m a n a g e m e n t p r a c t i c e s
a r e a v a i l a b l e f r o m t h e S t o r m W a t e r M a n a g e r ' s R e s o u r c e C e n t e r a t t h e f o l l o w i n g w e b s i t e :
h t t o : / / w w w _ s t o r m w a t e r c e n t e r . n e t
" C a r e f u l l y d e s i g n a n d i n s t a l l p l u m b i n g a n d s t o r m w a t e r s y s t e m s t o c o d e , e l i m i n a t i n g c r o s s -
c o n n e c t i o n s b e t w e e n s a n i t a r y a n d s t o r m d r a i n s y s t e m s .
" D e s i g n m a t e r i a l s t o r a g e a n d h a n d l i n g a r e a s t o a v o i d r a i n a n d s t o r m w a t e r r u n o f f c o n t a c t i n g
s t o r e d m a t e r i a l .
" D e s i g n l a n d s c a p i n g t h a t u s e s n a t i v e v e g e t a t i o n t o r e d u c e t h e n e e d f o r i r r i g a t i o n , f e r t i l i z e r
a n d p e s t i c i d e .
L A N D D I S T U R B A N C E
" C o m p l y w i t h C i t y l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e o r d i n a n c e s a n d p r o g r a m s i m p l e m e n t e d u n d e r t h e C i t y ' s
P h a s e I I S t o r m W a t e r M a n a g e m e n t P l a n . F o r p r o j e c t s l e s s t h a n t h e l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e
p r o g r a m t h r e s h o l d s , p r e v e n t e r o s i o n o f s o i l f r o m b a r e g r o u n d a t t h e s i t e b y e m p l o y i n g
e r o s i o n a n d s e d i m e n t c o n t r o l B M P s , s u c h a s : s o i l s t a b i l i z a t i o n w i t h m u l c h o r s e e d i n g ,
s e t t l i n g b a s i n s , s e d i m e n t t r a p s , v e g e t a t e d b u f f e r s t r i p s , a n d s i l t f e n c i n g f o r p e r i m e t e r
c o n t r o l s . F o r d e t a i l s c o n c e r n i n g t h e s e B M P s , s e e t h e S W P P P l i n k o n t h e f o l l o w i n g w e b
p a g e : w w w . s t l o u i s c o . c o m / p l a n / l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e . h t m l
" A l l c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s t h a t e x c a v a t e i n o r d i s c h a r g e a n y d r e d g e o r f i l l
m a t e r i a l i n t o a " w a t e r o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s " r e q u i r e s a C o r p s o f E n g i n e e r s 4 0 4 p e r m i t a n d a
M D N R 4 0 1 w a t e r q u a l i t y c e r t i f i c a t i o n . W a t e r s o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s i n c l u d e d i t c h e s , c r e e k s ,
r i v e r s , l a k e s , p o n d s a n d w e t l a n d s . S e e A p p e n d i x a - F 1 f o r a s u m m a r y o f p e r m i t
r e q u i r e m e n t s .
C O N S T R U C T I O N / R E M O D E L I N G
" I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h c i t y p u r c h a s i n g p o l i c i e s a s s t a t e d i n C h a p t e r 1 a n d 2 , e v e r y e f f o r t i s
m a d e t o p u r c h a s e m a t e r i a l s t h a t a r e m a n u f a c t u r e d w i t h r e c y c l e d m a t e r i a l s .
" P r o p e r l y s t o r e m a t e r i a l s a s f a r a w a y f r o m s t o r m i n l e t s a n d s t r e a m s a s p r a c t i c a l , a n d c o v e r
s t o r e d m a t e r i a l s t o a v o i d s t o r m w a t e r i m p a c t s .
�% R e c y c l e o r p r o p e r l y d i s p o s e o f w a s t e s , a s i n d i c a t e d i n S e c t i o n E a b o v e .
" N e v e r c l e a n o u t o r w a s h o u t p a i n t o r c o n c r e t e m i x e r s i n t h e s t r e e t o r n e a r a g u t t e r , s t o r m
d r a i n o r s t r e a m .
" S m a l l q u a n t i t i e s o f i n e r t d e m o l i t i o n w a s t e s a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n s c r a p s a r e d i s p o s e d i n t h e c i t y
h a l f d u m p s t e r . I f l a r g e r q u a n t i t i e s a r e g e n e r a t e d , a r r a n g e m e n t s a r e m a d e w i t h a c i t y -
c o n t r a c t e d h a u l e r f o r a s p e c i a l p i c k - u p .
" K e e p w o r k s i t e s c l e a n , p i c k u p t r a s h t h a t c a n b e w i n d b l o w n d a i l y .
" U t i l i z e c e r t i f i e d a s b e s t o s i n s p e c t o r s t o i n s p e c t f l o o r t i l e , c e i l i n g t i l e , f i r e - p r o o f b a r r i e r s a n d
d o o r s , r o o f i n g m a t e r i a l a n d i n s u l a t i n g m a t e r i a l s f o r a s b e s t o s c o n t e n t p r i o r t o d e m o l i t i o n .
M a n a g e m a t e r i a l u s i n g c e r t i f i e d a s b e s t o s p e r s o n n e l .
" U t i l i z e c e r t i f i e d i n s p e c t o r s t o i n s p e c t f o r l e a d b a s e d p a i n t o n s t r u c t u r e s o l d e r t h a n 1 9 7 8 .
U s e o n l y s t a t e c e r t i f i e d r e m o v a l c o n t r a c t o r s f o r l e a d b a s e d p a i n t a b a t e m e n t .
" W h e n s c r a p i n g o r w a s h i n g t o r e m o v e n o n - l e a d b a s e d p a i n t , c o l l e c t p a i n t c h i p s i n a t a r p f o r
p r o p e r d i s p o s a l . U s e w a t e r - b a s e d p a i n t i n s t e a d o f o i l - b a s e d p a i n t w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e .
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Ensure that facility plumbing connects all sanitary wastewater discharges to the sanitary
sewer, and that storm water is sent to the storm sewer system.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Land disturbance projects over 1 acre require a Land Disturbance Permit MO-R100A (if
regulated under a Phase II compliant land disturbance program) or Permit MO -R101 from the
MDNR. Storm water operating permits will not apply unless process water will be discharged
to storm water and not to the sanitary sewers.
H. Training:
All employees involved in facility construction, facility repair and remodeling activities will be
trained on the BMPs presented in this chapter. Personnel should be trained in the items
noted below:
General housekeeping
Material storage, cleanup, and disposal
Material reuse and recycling
Equipment cleanup
Land disturbance erosion control
Reduction of material for disposal through storage, reuse, or recycling can greatly reduce
material and disposal costs, long term liability, preserve environmental quality, improve
workplace safety and provide a positive public image.
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Chapter 6 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Roadways, Highways, Bridges
and Parking Facilities
A. Description of Activities:
Most highway agencies and municipalities are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance
of roadways, highways, and parking facilities under their maintenance purview. Activities
include, but may not be limited to, street sweeping, flushing, applying surface seals, patching,
snow removal, and emergency response to spills and accidents.
Street sweeping operations normally involve self-contained and powered collection devices,
utilizing belt conveyors or vacuum systems. This work may be performed on a scheduled
basis, or when requested, and is usually conducted on roads with curbs where debris can
accumulate in the gutter line.
Many agencies flush bridge decks and parking structures in the spring to remove de-icing
chemicals and to clean the drainage structures. Also, flushing operations are performed on
sections of pavement where mud or debris accumulates after flooding, creating hazardous
conditions.
Bridge decks and parking structures are normally sealed on a five -to -seven year cycle to
protect the concrete and steel reinforcement from corrosive elements.
Patching operations involve the preparation of potholes and the fill of either hot mix or cold
patching material.
Highway agencies plow and salt the roadways under their maintenance jurisdiction during
winter snow events. Typically, 200 to 400 pounds of salt per lane mile is used to de-ice the
pavement. Other chemicals, such as calcium chloride, are used when prevailing
temperatures fall below 20° Fahrenheit.
Most highway agencies are required to respond to emergency situations involving spills and
debris from vehicles. This work is performed if it is determined that the material which will be
removed from the public road right-of-way is of a non -hazardous nature. Hazardous material
is handled through hazardous material removal procedures not specified in this chapter.
B. Locations:
All road networks or public parking structures of the City of St. Louis, Saint Louis County, and
all municipalities within the boundaries of Saint Louis County.
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C. Responsible Parties:
The responsible parties involved in the cleaning and maintenance of streets and parking lots
include:
Parks Superintendent for City Hall — 314 835-6158
Park Superintendent for City Park — 314 835-6158
Street Superintendent for streets & bridges - 314 821-5343
D. Materials/Supplies Acquisition, Storage and Usage:
Large quantities of materials are expended in the performance of work. Some material is
purchased and used immediately, while other material is stockpiled. Agencies working within
the constraints of their budget weigh fiscal responsibility against the immediate and long-
range needs for such materials, and adjust their purchasing habits accordingly.
Material
Maximum Quantity
Kept On Hand
For Use Within
Storage Location
Salt
(Sodium Chloride, Calcium
Chloride)
Up to 1,000 tons
One Year
Salt Dome at Garage
Aggregate (various sizes)
Up to 50Tons
One Season
Covered bins at garage
Cold -Patching Material
Up to 5 Tons
One Season
Bagged inside buiding
Hot Mix Asphalt
Purchased When
Needed.
Daily
Not kept on hand
Topsoil
Up to 5 Tons
60 days
Covered bins at garage
Concrete Ready -Mix
Purchased When
Needed.
Daily
Not kept on hand
Concrete Bag Mix
50 bags (2 Tons)
90 days
Covered area at garage
E. Waste Generation, Storage, Disposal, Recycling:
A certain amount of construction spoil and waste is generated during the performance of
maintenance operations on our road network. Recycling methods are employed if they are
determined to be cost-effective; however, in many instances, waste material must be removed
from the work site by various disposal methods.
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Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location
Method Of Disposal
Frequency
Asphalt Millings
from Co -Planing
Operation
Unlimited
Storage Options
Landfill or
Other
Locations
First preference is to recycle the
material, using it for road base,
parts, earth fill (if laws permit), or
in asphaltic concrete, etc. It
material can't be economically
recycled, it will be disposed of in a
landfill.
Concrete Rubble
100 Tons
Earth Fill or
Landfill
First preference is to place
concrete waste in earth fill;
however, if this cannot be
economically accomplished, the
spoil material is taken to a landfill.
Trash, Grit and
Debris from Street
Sweeping and
Road Clean Up
Sanitary Landfill
Water Based Paint
Sanitary Sewer, as Approved by
MSD,
As
Generated
Shot, Sand Blast
Waste with Lead
Free Paint
Sanitary Landfill
Lead Based Paint
Chips and Shot,
Sand Blast Waste
Sealed
Container
Capacity
Evaluate for Hazardous Waste
Determination.
Store <g0
Days
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
MAINTENANCE
• If certain road maintenance activities are
prone to produce pollutants that can be
carried off with storm water runoff,
schedule these maintenance activities
during times of dry weather if possible.
• Capture scrapings/rust/dirt/sandblasting
grit/over spray/drips, etc., from
preparation and painting of
bridges/structures/traffic control devices.
• For steel girders on bridges, utilize
certified inspectors to inspect for lead
based paint on structures older than
1978. Use only state certified removal contractors for lead based paint abatement.
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" U s e d a s p h a l t i s r e c y c l e d w h e n i t i s c o s t - b e n e f i c i a l .
" B l o c k s c u p p e r s a n d d r a i n s w h e n s e a l i n g b r i d g e d e c k s .
" O n a s p h a l t o v e r l a y s , e n s u r e s t o r m w a t e r d r a i n a g e c a p a c i t y o f c u r b s a n d i n l e t s i s
m a i n t a i n e d b y m i l l i n g d o w n i n t o t h e s t r e e t a t t h e c u r b , o r u s i n g o p e n g r a d e d t h i n
b o n d e d o v e r l a y .
" C o m p l y w i t h S t . L o u i s C o u n t y o r C i t y l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e o r d i n a n c e s a n d p r o g r a m s
i m p l e m e n t e d u n d e r t h e S t . L o u i s C o u n t y P h a s e I I S t o r m W a t e r M a n a g e m e n t P l a n . F o r
p r o j e c t s l e s s t h a n t h e l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e p r o g r a m t h r e s h o l d s , e m p l o y B M P s f o r e r o s i o n
a n d s e d i m e n t c o n t r o l .
" A l l c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s t h a t e x c a v a t e i n o r d i s c h a r g e a n y d r e d g e o r
f i l l m a t e r i a l i n t o a " w a t e r o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s " , w h i c h i n c l u d e s d i t c h e s , c r e e k s , r i v e r s ,
l a k e s , p o n d s a n d w e t l a n d s , r e q u i r e s a C o r p s o f E n g i n e e r s 4 0 4 p e r m i t a n d a M D N R 4 0 1
w a t e r q u a l i t y c e r t i f i c a t i o n . E x a m p l e s o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o r r e p a i r a c t i v i t i e s r e q u i r i n g a
p e r m i t i n c l u d e : b r i d g e w o r k , c u l v e r t s u n d e r r o a d c r o s s i n g s , d r e d g i n g o r p l a c i n g r i p r a p
i n c r e e k s . S e e A p p e n d i x 5 - F 1 f o r a s u m m a r y o f p e r m i t r e q u i r e m e n t s .
D E - I C I N G
" U s e c a l i b r a t e d c h e m i c a l a p p l i c a t o r s f o r s a l t a n d b r i n e
a p p l i c a t i o n s .
" M i n i m i z e t h e u s e o f s a l t w i t h o u t c o m p r o m i s i n g p u b l i c
s a f e t y .
" S t o p s a l t f e e d o n t r u c k s a t s t o p s i g n s , w h e r e e q u i p p e d .
" S t o r e d s a l t i s o n a n i m p e r v i o u s s u r f a c e a n d i s c o v e r e d .
" A s a v a i l a b l e , u s e r o a d w e a t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n s u c h a s
w e a t h e r f o r e c a s t s , m e t e o r o l o g i c a l d a t a , a n d p a v e m e n t
s e n s o r s t o m a x i m i z e t h e e f f i c i e n c y a n d e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f r e s o u r c e s .
C L E A N I N G
" R e m o v e a s m u c h m u d , g r i t , s a l t a n d
d e b r i s a s p o s s i b l e ( b y s c r a p i n g , b r o o m i n g ,
e t c . ) p r i o r t o r o a d w a y f l u s h i n g o n b r i d g e s .
" E v a l u a t e t h e n e e d f o r s t r e e t s w e e p i n g t o
r e m o v e g r i t a n d t r a s h a t f a c i l i t y p a r k i n g
l o t s a n d r o a d w a y s w i t h i n j u r i s d i c t i o n .
I m p l e m e n t s t r e e t s w e e p i n g , w h e n f e a s i b l e ,
f o c u s i n g o n h e a v y t r a f f i c p a t t e r n s ,
s e a s o n a l v a r i a t i o n s ( s p r i n g / f a l l ) , a n d
p r o b l e m a r e a s . R e c o r d t h e v o l u m e o f
t r a s h / d e b r i s r e m o v e d t o i d e n t i f y t h e p r i o r i t y o f a r e a s b e i n g c l e a n e d a n d t h e
e f f e c t i v e n e s s o f r e s o u r c e s u s e d . I n v e s t i g a t e t o d e t e r m i n e s o u r c e s o f l i t t e r i n a r e a s o f
e x c e s s i v e a c c u m u l a t i o n .
" T h e e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y p r e f e r r e d s w e e p e r s a r e t h o s e w i t h a n i n t e g r a l c o l l e c t i o n d e v i c e
a n d f u g i t i v e d u s t c o n t r o l . P r o p e r l y d i s p o s e o f t r a s h / d e b r i s a s i n d i c a t e d i n S e c t i o n E
a b o v e .
" D o n o t h o s e d o w n p a r k i n g l o t s i n a m a n n e r t h a t d i s c h a r g e s w a s h w a t e r t o t h e s t o r m
d r a i n u n t r e a t e d .
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G. NPDES Permit status:
Not Applicable
H. Training:
Employees involved in Street and Highway maintenance and repair will be trained on the
BMPs in this chapter.
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Chapter 7 - Maintenance of Parks, Green Spaces, Trails and Landscaping
A. Description of Activities:
The City has 4 parks totaling nearly 80 acres of land, and over 34 miles of biking, hiking and
jogging trails.
The City of Des Peres has responsibility for the development and maintenance of recreational
areas and green space within the city, including neighborhood and regional parks, community
gardens, bike and walking paths, linear and river parks, trees, public facility landscaping and
public street right-of-way landscaping. The city promotes an interconnected system of open
space and trails that facilitates active and passive recreational opportunities for the
community.
The creation and design of parks and open space can assist in management of storm water
by providing green infrastructure and a means of absorbing rainwater, slowing its release in to
streams, storing, filtering and slowing storm water runoff down and thus preventing or
reducing flash flooding downstream. Local governments have an opportunity to use their park
lands to benefit the environment and to demonstrate best practices for storm water
management.
Maintenance activities include mowing of grassy areas, pruning trees, removing fallen limbs,
mulching, emptying trash receptacles, trail maintenance (repairing asphalt bike path and
walking trails), routine cleaning of park restrooms, and parking lot maintenance.
B. Locations:
Des Peres City Park is located at 12325 Manchester Road
Green spaces are interlaced throughout the community and are maintained by the Parks
Department and local volunteers.
C. Responsible Parties:
The Director of Parks and Recreation has authority overall parks. Parks are actively managed
by the Superintendent of Parks Operations. Volunteers donate their time to assist in minor
park plantings .Routine maintenance is performed by full time employees.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The following materials and quantities are typically kept on hand for landscaping and park
maintenance operations.
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Material
Maximum Gluantity
Kept On Hand
For Use Within
Storage Location
Comments
Mulch Pile
_
'100 yd3
6 Months
At Street dept
garage
In covered bins
Fertilizer
25 Bags
6 Months
Storage Barn
Covered
Herbicide
10 Gallons
6 Months
Storage Barn
Covered
Rock
20 Tons
6 months
At Street Dept garage
In covered bins
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Wastes generated by landscaping and park maintenance operations are as follows.
Waste
Maximum
Storage
Capacity
Storage
Location
Method Of
Disposal
Contractor
Frequency
Wood, brush
20 yd3
aes[rgarge
pLeaves,
Chip into Mulch
Tree Service
6 Months
Grass
5 yd3
container
Recycle
IESI
weekly
F. Best Management Practices LBMP):
PARK DESIGN AND SITING
• Creating undeveloped, natural open space and preserving established trees and other
natural vegetation, particularly around natural drainage areas, such as creeks, is
recommended. Tree buffers and tall grass filters around streams improve water quality,
slow runoff and prevent erosion. A minimum buffer width of 50 feet is recommended.
• Avoid site development and placing facilities in the flood plain.
• Design park sites to preserve natural resources such as wetlands and existing natural
draining areas, minimizing their loss and maintaining existing trees and a riparian corridor
next to creeks to the degree possible. Minimize
creek crossings, and place them only after
consideration of the stream features to enable
natural flow.
• Design landscaping that uses native vegetation to
reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer and
pesticide. Select plants appropriate for site
conditions for sun, moisture, and soil type.
• Utilize low impact development to minimize
impervious surfaces, See Chapter 5.
• In designing storm water drainage facilities, use the following BMPs to improve the water
quality of site drainage and slow the release of water to streams: wet detention ponds,
micro detention basins, wetlands, rain gardens, vegetative filter strips and riparian buffers
along streams, structural filter systems, pervious pavement and green (vegetated) roofs.
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The use of swales instead of curbs along roads and parking lots is beneficial to filter
pollutants and reduce the volume and rate of storm water flow. Fact Sheets on storm
water management practices are available from the Stormwater Manager's Resource
Center at the following web site: http://www.stormwatercenter.net
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
• Sponsor activities and annual events that involve the general public, schools, watershed
groups, stream teams, etc., providing hands-on activities that promote water quality in their
adopted parks and greenways. Typical activities include: field trips, cleanups, educational
programs, restoration projects, stream monitoring,
storm drain marking, and trail projects.
• Organize or participate in reforestation programs,
planting native trees to buffer streams, create shade,
and beautify parks. Support community volunteer
group efforts in these programs.
• Require pet owners to pickup and properly dispose of
pet waste in parks. Provide pet waste scoop
dispensers and signage in parks to notify visitors of
the requirement.
• Control wild geese populations near lakes with "no
feeding the geese" signs and ordinances. Other
techniques to control populations include habitat
modification by increasing shoreline vegetation
height, scare tactics or relocation.
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PARK/LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
• Remove litter and debris regularly.
• Properly dispose of yard waste, for example, by composting. Do not dump yard waste into
creeks.
• Minimize mowing of open space sites, depending on site objectives.
• Mow grass higher and leave grass clippings on the lawn to retain moisture and provide
nutrients.
• Remove exotic invasive vegetation and replace with
native plantings as resources are available.
• Perform soil tests to determine the optimum fertilizer
application rate.
• Apply fertilizer only in cool weather, preferably fall.
Avoid application before a rain, and do not apply
fertilizer at rates higher than indicated in on label
instructions. Apply slow release fertilizers such as
methylene urea, IDBU or resin coated fertilizer.
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" W h e n d i s t u r b i n g l a n d , s u c h a s c l e a r i n g v e g e t a t i o n a n d d e s t r o y i n g t h e r o o t z o n e , e m p l o y
B M P s f o r e r o s i o n a n d s e d i m e n t c o n t r o l . F o r d e t a i l s c o n c e r n i n g t h e s e B M P s , s e e t h e
S W P P P l i n k o n t h e f o l l o w i n g w e b p a g e : w w w . s t l o u i s c o . c o m / p l a n f l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e . h t m l
" A l l c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s t h a t e x c a v a t e i n o r d i s c h a r g e a n y d r e d g e o r f i l l
m a t e r i a l i n t o a " w a t e r o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s " , w h i c h i n c l u d e s d i t c h e s , c r e e k s , r i v e r s , l a k e s ,
p o n d s a n d w e t l a n d s , r e q u i r e s a C o r p s o f E n g i n e e r s 4 0 4 p e r m i t a n d a M D N R 4 0 1 w a t e r
q u a l i t y c e r t i f i c a t i o n . E x a m p l e s o f a c t i v i t i e s t h a t r e q u i r e a p e r m i t i n c l u d e : p l a c i n g c u l v e r t s i n
c r e e k s , c o n s t r u c t i n g o u t f a l l s , a n d s t r e a m r e s t o r a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s . S e e A p p e n d i x 5 - F 1 f o r a
s u m m a r y o f p e r m i t r e q u i r e m e n t s .
I N T E G R A T E D P E S T M A N A G E M E N T
" U s e I n t e g r a t e d P e s t M a n a g e m e n t ( I P M ) t e c h n i q u e s t o m i n i m i z e t h e u s e o f p e s t i c i d e s .
P e s t i c i d e a p p l i c a t i o n s h o u l d b e t i m e d c a r e f u l l y a n d c o m b i n e d w i t h o t h e r p e s t m a n a g e m e n t
p r a c t i c e s . P e s t s a n d t h e i r d e v e l o p m e n t s t a g e s h o u l d b e i d e n t i f i e d a c c u r a t e l y a n d p e s t i c i d e
a p p l i c a t i o n s m a d e o n l y w h e n n e c e s s a r y , u s i n g t h e l e a s t a m o u n t n e e d e d a n d t h e l e a s t
t o x i c p r o d u c t f o r a d e q u a t e p e s t c o n t r o l .
" U s e m e c h a n i c a l c o n t r o l s t o k e e p p e s t s i n c h e c k , s u c h a s s p e c i e s s p e c i f i c , p h e r o m o n e
b a s e d t r a p s . R e m o v e p e s t s b y h a n d . E l i m i n a t e c o n d i t i o n s f a v o r a b l e t o p e s t s a n d p l a c e
b a r r i e r s t o c o n t r o l p e s t s a n d w e e d s ,
" U s e n a t u r a l , b i o l o g i c a l c o n t r o l s , w h e n f e a s i b l e , i n c l u d i n g n a t u r a l e n e m i e s o f p e s t s , s u c h
a s : p r e d a t o r s , p a r a s i t e s , p a t h o g e n s , p h e r o m o n e s , a n d j u v e n i l e h o r m o n e s .
" R e d u c e t h e r i s k o f W e s t N i l e V i r u s b y r e d u c i n g s t a g n a n t w a t e r ( m o s q u i t o b r e e d i n g
g r o u n d s ) c a u s e d b y c a n s , c o n t a i n e r s a n d t i r e s p r e s e n t i n l i t t e r a n d j u n k p i l e s . K e e p i n g
s t o r m w a t e r d r a i n a g e g u t t e r s a n d d r a i n s c l e a n w i l l a l s o r e d u c e c o n d i t i o n s s u i t a b l e f o r
m o s q u i t o b r e e d i n g . R e f e r t o M U E x t e n s i o n I P M G u i d e s a t :
h t t p : / / i o m . m i s s o u r i . e d u / i p m r e s o u r c e s . h t m
" M i n i m i z e t h e u s e o f h e r b i c i d e s t h r o u g h a n I n t e g r a t e d P e s t M a n a g e m e n t t e c h n i q u e s f o r
w e e d c o n t r o l . T h i s i n c l u d e s p r a c t i c e s t h a t k e e p p l a n t s h e a l t h y , s u c h a s s e l e c t i n g d i s e a s e
a n d p e s t r e s i s t a n t v a r i e t i e s a n d m a i n t a i n i n g g o o d g r o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s . F o r t u r f g r a s s ,
p r e v e n t i o n o f w e e d i n f e s t a t i o n b e g i n s w i t h p r a c t i c e s t o p r o m o t e h e a l t h y g r a s s t h r o u g h
p r o p e r p l a n t i n g , w a t e r i n g , f e r t i l i z i n g , m o w i n g , a e r i f i c a t i o n , a n d t h a t c h c o n t r o l . R e f e r t o M U
E x t e n s i o n P u b l i c a t i o n I P M 1 0 0 9 :
h t t p : / / m u e x t e n s i o n . m i s s o u r i . e d u / x p l o r / a g q u i d e s / p e s t s / i p m 1 0 0 9 . h t m
P E S T I C I D E / H E R B I C I D E U S E
" W h e n p e s t i c i d e o r h e r b i c i d e u s e i s r e q u i r e d , s e l e c t p e s t i c i d e s c a r e f u l l y , a v o i d i n g h i g h l y
w a t e r s o l u b l e a n d v e r y e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s t a b l e p r o d u c t s t o m i n i m i z e p o t e n t i a l f o r l e a c h i n g
f r o m s o i l s i n t o w a t e r w a y s . E n v i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y p r o d u c t s r e a d i l y d e g r a d e i n t h e
e n v i r o n m e n t a n d / o r b i n d t o s o i l p a r t i c l e s .
" C o n s i d e r t h e v u l n e r a b i l i t y o f t h e a r e a i n w h i c h p e s t i c i d e s a r e a p p l i e d , a v o i d i n g a r e a s w i t h
s t r e a m s , p o n d s , s i n k h o l e s o r w e l l s . S i n k h o l e s a r e a n e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s e n s i t i v e a r e a
b e c a u s e t h e y a l l o w s u r f a c e w a t e r t o r e a c h g r o u n d w a t e r q u i c k l y w i t h l i t t l e n a t u r a l s o i l
f i l t e r i n g .
" A p p l y p e s t i c i d e s w h e n t h e t a r g e t p e s t i s a t i t s m o s t v u l n e r a b l e l i f e s t a g e , a n d u s e s i t e
s p e c i f i c r a t h e r t h a n w h o l e s a l e a p p l i c a t i o n .
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" R e a d p e s t i c i d e l a b e l s c a r e f u l l y f o r i n f o r m a t i o n a n d r e s t r i c t i o n s a b o u t t h e r a t e , t i m i n g , a n d
p l a c e m e n t o f t h e p e s t i c i d e i n t h a t c o n t a i n e r . C a l i b r a t e e q u i p m e n t t o a p p l y a t t h e p r o p e r
r a t e . A p p l y w h e n t h e t h r e a t o f r a i n i s l o w t o a v o i d w a s t i n g m a t e r i a l a n d w a s h i n g p e s t i c i d e
i n t o t h e w a t e r w a y s . C a r e f u l l y c a l c u l a t e h o w m u c h p e s t i c i d e c o n c e n t r a t e i s n e e d e d t o t r e a t
t h e s p e c i f i c s i t e w i t h t h e e q u i p m e n t b e i n g u s e d , t o e l i m i n a t e d i s p o s a l o f e x c e s s s p r a y m i x .
" S t o r e p e s t i c i d e s i n t h e i r o r i g i n a l c o n t a i n e r s i n a c o o l , w e l l - v e n t i l a t e d b u i l d i n g w i t h a
c o n c r e t e f l o o r . H a n d l e p e s t i c i d e s c a r e f u l l y t o a v o i d s p i l l s .
" D i s p o s e o f p e s t i c i d e w a s t e p r o p e r l y , f o l l o w i n g l a b e l i n s t r u c t i o n s .
G . N P D E S P e r m i t s t a t u s :
N o t a p p l i c a b l e
H . T r a i n i n g :
A l l e m p l o y e e s d i r e c t l y i n v o l v e d i n t h e d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f l a n d s c a p i n g ,
t r a i l s , g r e e n s p a c e s a n d p a r k s w i l l b e t r a i n e d o n t h e B M P s i n t h i s c h a p t e r . A f f e c t e d
e m p l o y e e s w i l l l i k e l y b e : f a c i l i t y e n g i n e e r s , p a r k m a n a g e m e n t , e q u i p m e n t o p e r a t o r s ,
g a r d e n e r s , l a b o r e r s , a n d c o n t r a c t o p e r a t i o n s p r o v i d i n g t h e s e s e r v i c e s .
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Chapter 8 - Cleaning and Maintenance of Drainage Channels, Storm
Sewers and Inlet Structures
A. Description of Activities:
The storm drainage system functions to collect and convey surface runoff to receiving waters
during storms in order to prevent flooding. The system consists of improved and unimproved
drainage channels, culverts, bridges, trench drains, gutters, ditches, swales, storm sewers
and storm inlet structures. Maintenance of the system is necessary to ensure it functions
hydraulically as intended. MSD has the major responsibility for the cleaning and maintenance
of improved channels and storm sewers in the Plan Area. Maintenance responsibilities are
defined in MSD's "Statement of Policy for Maintenance of Stormwater Sewer Systems and
Facilities". Many of the co-permittees are responsible for maintaining the storm sewer
systems on their property, and on systems not dedicated to the MSD system. In addition,
municipalities are responsible for maintaining bridges, storm culverts, ditches and gutters
along the streets in their city. MSD does maintain road inlets and culverts on systems
dedicated to MSD. MSD does not maintain detention and retention basins or yard swales.
Maintenance of basins and yard swales is the responsibility of property owners, as addressed
in MSD's "Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage
and Stormwater Drainage Facilities".
B. Locations:
The City of Des Peres separate storm system includes less than I mile of sewers and culverts
on City owned facilities. Generally, the inlets on the storm system are not constructed with
traps to capture oil, grease or debris. Most storm sewers feed into detention basins that are
Also maintained by the City.
C. Responsible Parties:
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Director of Operations, 314 768-6245
Municipality
Public Works Department, Director 314 835-6130
D. Equipment/Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
The City of Public Works Department contracts for any cleaning on flushing services.
Contractors are used for clearing brush blockages.
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
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Wastes generated from maintenance of the storm drainage system must be disposed of
properly, as indicated in the table. All waste being disposed of in a landfill must not contain
free liquid. Water draining from waste destined for a sanitary landfill is considered wastewater
and must be disposed of in a sanitary sewer system.
Waste
Storage Requirements
Method Of Disposal
Contractor
Catch Basin Grit & Trash
Dewater and Place in
Dumpster with
Wastewater to Sanitary
Sewer
Sanitary Landfill under
Special Waste Permit
Waste Management
Contractor
Sediment from Channel or Basin
Dewater Controlling Soil
Released
Demolition/Construction
Landfill or Evaluate for
Clean Fill Status; or Wet
to MSD Hauled Waste
Receiving Station
Solid Waste from Storm Sewer
Flushing
Dewater and Place in
Dumpster with
Wastewater to Sanitary
Sewer
Sanitary Landfill
Trash Service
Trash and Debris from Channel
Cleaning
Dumpster
Sanitary Landfill
Trash Service
Wastewater
Sanitary Sewer
Yard Waste and Trees from
Channel Cleaning
Compost Brush;
Wood to Demolition
Landfill or Firewood to
Residences
Tree Service
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
GENERAL
• Within budgetary constraints and responsibilities, perform preventative maintenance of
the storm drainage system to remove flow obstructions to reduce flooding and erosion
problems and improve water quality.
• Utilize care in cleaning catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels, to properly
collect and dispose of waste as indicated in Section E to minimize contaminants
discharged into storm water. Note in the work order the volume of waste collected and
disposed of. Investigate into the source of increased maintenance needs, if excessive.
When possible, focus cleaning efforts before rainy seasons.
• If storm inlets/catch basins, storm sewers and drainage channels are impacted by non -
storm water discharges or illegal dumping of waste, contact MSD, Division of
Environmental Compliance at 314-436-8710 for investigation and enforcement.
• Implement Phase II public education efforts; public participation efforts to mark inlets
with "No Dumping, Drains to Stream"; or organize public stream clean-up events.
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" I d e n t i f y f a i l i n g d e t e n t i o n o r r e t e n t i o n b a s i n s a n d r e p o r t t h e m t o M S D C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e
a t 3 1 4 - 7 6 8 - 6 2 6 0 .
" C o m p l y w i t h S t . L o u i s C o u n t y o r m u n i c i p a l l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e o r d i n a n c e s a n d p r o g r a m s
i m p l e m e n t e d u n d e r t h e S t . L o u i s C o u n t y P h a s e I I S t o r m W a t e r M a n a g e m e n t P l a n . F o r
p r o j e c t s l e s s t h a n t h e l a n d d i s t u r b a n c e p r o g r a m t h r e s h o l d s , e m p l o y B M P s f o r e r o s i o n
a n d s e d i m e n t c o n t r o l .
C A T C H B A S I N S
" P r i o r i t i z e c a t c h b a s i n s f o r r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e o n a
s p e c i f i e d f r e q u e n c y b a s e d o n n e e d . I d e n t i f y a r e a s
f o r a d d i t i o n a l m a i n t e n a n c e t o c o i n c i d e w i t h l i t t e r
f r o m m a j o r p u b l i c e v e n t s , a n d b a s e d o n w o r k o r d e r s
g e n e r a t e d b y c u s t o m e r c o m p l a i n t s a n d / o r f l o o d i n g .
I n c r e a s e m a i n t e n a n c e o f i n l e t s t h a t a r e f u l l y b l o c k e d
o r 7 5 % f u l l o f t r a s h o r d e b r i s w h e n m a i n t a i n e d .
R e d u c e m a i n t e n a n c e o f c a t c h b a s i n s t h a t d o n o t
r e s u l t i n w a s t e g e n e r a t i o n .
" C o n s i d e r i n s t a l l a t i o n o f c a t c h b a s i n i n l e t s i n a r e a s
w h e r e s t o r m s e w e r s w i l l b e k n o w n t o r e c e i v e e x c e s s i v e a m o u n t s o f l i t t e r o r s e d i m e n t .
S T O R M S E W E R S
" P r i o r i t i z e s t o r m s e w e r s f o r r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e o n a s p e c i f i e d f r e q u e n c y b a s e d o n f l a t
g r a d e s , l o w f l o w , o r r e v i e w o f w o r k o r d e r s . I d e n t i f y a r e a s f o r a d d i t i o n a l m a i n t e n a n c e
b a s e d o n w o r k o r d e r s g e n e r a t e d b y c u s t o m e r c o m p l a i n t s a n d / o r f l o o d i n g .
" U t i l i z e c a r e i n c l e a n i n g s t o r m s e w e r s b y f l u s h i n g , t o p r o p e r l y c o l l e c t w a s t e u s i n g
d e b r i s / s e d i m e n t t r a p s .
" S e a l / r e p a i r j o i n t s i n s t r u c t u r e s t o p r e v e n t r o o t i n t r u s i o n a n d s o i l w a s h - o u t .
" M i n i m i z e o r a v o i d t h e u s e o f c h e m i c a l r o o t / v e g e t a t i o n k i l l e r s , a n d u s e t h e l e a s t t o x i c
a l t e r n a t i v e s w h e n n e c e s s a r y .
D R A I N A G E C H A N N E L S
" A l l c o n s t r u c t i o n o r m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s t h a t e x c a v a t e i n o r d i s c h a r g e a n y d r e d g e o r
f i l l m a t e r i a l i n t o a " w a t e r o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s " , w h i c h i n c l u d e s d i t c h e s , c r e e k s , r i v e r s ,
l a k e s , p o n d s , a n d w e t l a n d s , r e q u i r e s a C o r p s o f E n g i n e e r s 4 0 4 p e r m i t a n d a M D N R
4 0 1 w a t e r q u a l i t y c e r t i f i c a t i o n . E x a m p l e s o f c o n s t r u c t i o n o r r e p a i r a c t i v i t i e s r e q u i r i n g a
p e r m i t i n c l u d e : s e w e r c r e e k c r o s s i n g s , o u t f a l l s t r u c t u r e s , s t r e a m b a n k s t a b i l i z a t i o n , a n d
a l l c h a n n e l m o d i f i c a t i o n s . S e e A p p e n d i x 5 - F 1 f o r a s u m m a r y o f p e r m i t r e q u i r e m e n t s .
" C o n s i d e r d o w n s t r e a m c o n d i t i o n s p r i o r t o s p o t c h a n n e l s t a b i l i z a t i o n e f f o r t s t o a v o i d
s i m p l y m o v i n g p r o b l e m s d o w n s t r e a m . R e v e g e t a t e s t a b i l i z e d a r e a s w i t h n a t i v e p l a n t s
w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e , a n d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
" M S D ' s D i v i s i o n o f E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m p l i a n c e w i l l i n s p e c t a l l o p e n d r a i n a g e c h a n n e l s
u n d e r i t s I l l i c i t D i s c h a r g e D e t e c t i o n P r o g r a m , a n d w i l l n o t i f y M S D ' s O p e r a t i o n s
D e p a r t m e n t , S t . L o u i s C o u n t y , t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y o r M o D O T , a s a p p l i c a b l e , r e g a r d i n g
m a i n t e n a n c e n e e d s c o n c e r n i n g d a m a g e d s t r u c t u r e s o r b l o c k a g e s r e q u i r i n g r e m o v a l .
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MUNICIPAL DETENTION BASINS
• Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD's "Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities".
• Inspect facilities to insure proper operation and maintain as needed, including: trash
and debris removal, vegetation control, vector control, structural and erosion repair,
and sediment removal to restore capacity.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
H. Training:
MSD collection system operators, contractors and municipal employees involved in
maintenance of drainage systems will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter.
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Chapter 9 - Operation and Maintenance of Recycling and Composting
Facilities
A. Description of Activities:
The material collected by the City's Recycling Contractor is recycled at their facility.
B. Locations:
The City owns no recycling facilities.
C. Responsible Parties
The Public Works Director has authority over contract for this work.
Director of Public Works, 314 835-6130
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage
Recyclable materials are picked up directly by the contractor and taken to his facilities.
Recyclable
Maximum
Quantity
Stored
Storage
Location
Contractor
Handling
Method
Shipment
Frequency
Yard Waste, Brush,
Grass Clippings, Wood
Compost, Mulch
Steel, Tin Cans
Aluminum Cans
Paper — Newspaper,
Phone Book
Catalogs, Magazines
Mixed Paper (junk mail,
boxboard, office paper,
computer paper)
Corrugated Cardboard
Plastic Bottles
(#1 and #2)
Glass
Textiles
(old clothing, draperies
or linens)
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E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
All waste generated is removed by the contractor. No dumping or disposal of trash is
otherwise allowed on any City facility.
F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
• Yard waste composting operations and mulch piles should be located away from storm
water drainage systems, and must not be located within 100 feet of a natural creek or
man-made storm water drainage channel, 300 feet from a water well or 1,000 feet from a
sinkhole, under MDNR permit G97.
• Compost/mulch is confined by an impervious base with curbing or otherwise stored to
prevent leachate and runoff from contaminating storm water, and to prevent storm water
drainage running into the pile.
• Do not discharge leachate to storm water. As necessary to manage leachate, design a
system to collect and properly treat leachate or incorporate into the early stages of the
composting process.
• Materials that will pollute storm water are collected under a roofed structure or in an
enclosed dumpster.
• The public is notified by signage at the facility that lists materials accepted at the facility
and those unauthorized items that are not acceptable.
• Attendants are on duty to monitor use of the facility and to ensure unauthorized items are
not deposited by the public.
• The Police Department routinely patrols the facility to prevent unauthorized dumping.
• No fluids are drained into any storm water system.
• Every effort is made to ensure the facility is clean and that no unauthorized or
contaminated materials are deposited at the facility.
• Materials easily moved by wind must be stored in a manner to prevent the material from
becoming airborne and scattered.
• An emergency phone is available at the site for attendants to promptly report any problems
to the supervisors or the Police.
• Drums or containers of oil, petroleum products or hazardous materials are not accepted.
Also drums or containers that have previously contained these substances are
unacceptable for recycling at the facility.
G. NPDES Permit status:
1. Recycling Center: Facilities involved in the recycling or composting of materials are
considered "municipal industrial" facilities under Missouri Storm Water Regulations and are
subject to separate NPDES Storm Water (Phase I) permitting requirements, unless they are
collection points only and completely protected from storm water (run-on and run-off).
Potentially applicable MDNR NPDES General Permits include: R8OH for Recycling facilities
and G97 for Yard Waste Compost sites. As noted above, all of the city's recyclable collection
and handling activities are conducted indoors or are otherwise conducted without exposure to
storm water. Therefore, an NPDES Storm Water permit is not required for the Recycling
Center. A "no -exposure certification" has been filed with the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources.
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H. Training:
All City employees attending to the operation or using the recycling and composting facility will
undergo initial City -provided training upon employment. All employees are regularly instructed
on the use of equipment and handling of problem situations.
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Chapter 10 - Water Quality Impact Assessment of Flood Management
Projects
A. Description of Activities:
New flood management projects located within the co-permittees jurisdiction must be
assessed for impacts on water quality. Existing projects must be assessed for incorporation
of additional water quality protection devices or practices, where feasible. Flood management
projects in the Plan Area can include: regional storm water control (retention basins, detention
basins); flood control levees and associated pump stations; storm water drainage conveyance
capacity improvements; projects involving land buyouts; and designated uses of flood plain
land.
Storm water management projects in both development and re -development will be assessed
for water quality impact, according to MSD's "Rules and Regulations and Engineering Design
Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Facilities", which address the Storm Water
Management Plan water quality requirements under MCM 5. Projects within designated levee
districts, such as Monarch -Chesterfield, Earth City and Riverport will be based on the Storm
Water Master Plan for these districts. All flood management projects involving channel
modification will also be assessed for aquatic and water quality impacts through the Corps of
Engineers 404 permit and MDNR 401 water quality certification process.
B. Locations:
Existing projects located within the Plan Area include:
DES PERES HOSPITAL LAKE
C. Responsible Parties:
All co-permittees that plan, design or install flood management projects are subject to this
chapter. MSD has general responsibility for storm water drainage facilities in the Plan Area.
St. Louis County, municipalities, and property owners have responsibility for the drainage
facilities not dedicated to, and maintained by MSD. St. Louis County and municipalities
maintain control over planning and zoning, land use regulations, and flood plain management
through ordinances.
D. Materials/Supplies acquisition, storage and usage:
Not applicable. For construction phase of work, land disturbance requirements will apply.
See Chapter 2 and 8 for construction and maintenance.
E. Waste generation, storage, disposal, recycling:
Not applicable. See Chapter 2 and 8 for maintenance.
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F. Best Management Practices (BMP):
• Implement and enforce ordinances and/or procedures requiring that water quality
factors be incorporated into the design and operation of storm water/flood control
structures.
• Inspect existing flood management facilities on a specified frequency to determine
water quality impacts and exploit opportunities for improvement.
• Existing control structures undergoing renovation are modified to the maximum extent
practicable to meet new construction criteria in MSD's "Rules and Regulations and
Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage and Stormwater Drainage
Facilities".
• Design new flood management projects to prevent or minimize adverse water quality
impacts, exploring alternative programs utilizing non-structural flood damage reduction
and stream bank stabilization measures to the maximum extent practicable, such as
flood proofing houses, and buy outs.
• Use models based on fully developed conditions, and adopt a free board above base
flood elevation for development.
• Identify existing wetlands or other natural open space areas, particularly around
streams, and preserve them from development so they can provide natural attenuation,
retention or detention of runoff.
• Survey watersheds downstream from proposed projects to determine potential water
quality impacts. Design proposed projects to minimize downstream impact.
• Work closely with local governments, environmental organizations and others to
develop multi -use open space corridors along streams which will allow for overbank
floodplain storage.
• Floodplains are preserved to the maximum extent practicable.
• Use non-structural flood management practices to the maximum extent practicable,
utilizing acquisition of flood -prone property where possible.
• Open storm water conveyance systems are used to the maximum extent practicable to
preserve natural conditions and habitat.
• Channel improvement projects are to use natural approaches rather than concrete,
riprap or other "hard" techniques to the maximum extent practicable.
• Inlets and outlets from closed portions of conveyance systems are designed to
minimize scour and erosion.
• Trash racks are provided at outlet structures of detention ponds and other flood control
structures to capture trash and floatables.
• Employ natural solutions and use controls that preserve the hydrology of a site as a
first line of flood control to the maximum extent practicable.
G. NPDES Permit status:
Not applicable
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H. Training:
Employees and contractors responsible for the planning and design of the flood management
projects identified in Section A will be trained on the BMPs in this chapter. In addition,
employees performing this work will be familiar with MSD's rules and regulations and
engineering design requirements for storm water drainage facilities.
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APPENDICES
(NUMBERED BASED ON APPLICABLE CHAPTER, SECTION AND THEN SEQUENTIALLY STARTING WITH 1)
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Appendix 1 -Al: Sixty One Co-Permittees, St. Louis Metropolitan Small
MS4 Phase II Permit #MO -R040005
Ballwin, City of
Bellefontaine Neighbors, City of
Bel -Nor, Village of
Bel -Ridge, Village of
Berkeley, City of
Black Jack, City of
Breckenridge Hills, City of
Brentwood, City of
Bridgeton, City of
Calverton Park, Village of
Charlack, City of
Chesterfield, City of
Clarkson Valley, City of
Clayton, City of
Cool Valley, City of
Crestwood, City of
Creve Coeur, City of
Dellwood, City of
Des Peres, City of
Ellisville, City of
Fenton, City of
Ferguson, City of
Florissant, City of
Frontenac, City of
Glendale, City of
Green Park, City of
Hanley Hills, Village of
Hazelwood, City of
Jennings, City of
Kirkwood, City of
Ladue, City of
Lakeshire, City of
Manchester, City of
Marlborough, Village of
Maryland Heights, City of
Moline Acres, City of
Normandy, City of
Northwoods, City of
Norwood Court, Town of
Oakland, City of
Olivette, City of
Overland, City of
Pagedale, City of
Richmond Heights, City of
Riverview, Village of
Rock Hill, City of
St. Ann, City of
St. George, City of
St. John, City of
Shrewsbury, City of
Sunset Hills, City of
Town and Country, City of
Valley Park, City of
Vinita Park, City of
Warson Woods, City of
Webster Groves, City of
Wildwood, City of
Winchester, City of
Woodson Terrace, City of
St. Louis County
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
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Appendix 1-A2: Excerpts from the St. Louis Metropolitan Small MS4
Phase II Permit MO -R040005
Pertinent to Minimum Control Measure #6
(Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping from Municipal Operations)
Permit Section 4.2 lists the six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) to be addressed by each
co-permittee. Section 4.2.6 specifically addresses the requirements for MCM #6. In addition,
portions of Section 4.1.1 as well as other permit provisions are applicable in addressing the
requirements of MCM #6.
4.2.6 Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
4.2.6.1 Permit requirement. The permittee shall:
4.2.6.1.1 Develop and implement an operation and maintenance program that includes a
training component and has the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant
runoff from municipal operations; and
4.2.6.1.2 Using training materials that are available from EPA, State, or other
organizations, the permittee shall develop training to prevent and reduce storm
water pollution from activities such as park and open space maintenance, fleet
and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbance, and storm
water system maintenance.
4.2.6.2
Decision process. The permittee shall document the permittee's decision
process for the development of a pollution prevention/good housekeeping
program for municipal operations. The permittee's rational statement shall
address both the permittee's overall pollution prevention/good housekeeping
program and the individual BMPs, measurable goals, and responsible persons
for the program. The rationale statement shall include the following information,
at a minimum:
4.2.6.2.1 The permittee's operation and maintenance program to prevent or reduce
pollutant runoff from their municipal operations. The permittee shall specifically
list the municipal operations that are impacted by this operation and
maintenance program. The permittee shall also include a list of industrial
facilities the permittee owns or operates that are subject to EPA's Multi -Sector
General permit (MSGP) or individual NPDES permits for discharges of storm
water associated with industrial activity that ultimately discharge to the
permittee's MS4. The permittee shall include the permit number or a copy of the
industrial application form for each facility.
4.2.6.2.2
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Any government employee training program the permittee uses to prevent and
reduce storm water pollution from activities such as park and open space
maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land
disturbances, and storm water system maintenance. The permittee shall
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describe how this training program will be coordinated with the outreach
programs developed for the public information minimum measure and the illicit
discharge minimum measure.
4.2.6.2.3 The permittee's program description shall specifically address the following
areas:
4.2.6.2.3.1 Maintenance activities, maintenance schedules, and long term inspection
procedures for controls to reduce floatables and other pollutants to the
permittee's regulated small MS4.
4.2.6.2.3.2 Controls for reducing or eliminating the discharge of pollutants from streets,
roads, highways, municipal parking lots, maintenance and storage yards, waste
transfer stations, fleet or maintenance shops with outdoor storage areas, and
salt/sand storage locations and snow disposal areas the permittee operates.
4.2.6.2.3.3 Procedures for the proper disposal of waste removed from the permittee's MS4
and area of jurisdiction, including dredged material, accumulated sediments,
floatables, and other debris.
4.2.6.2.3.4 Procedures to ensure that new flood management projects are assessed for
impacts on water quality and existing projects are assessed for incorporation of
additional water quality protection devices or practices.
4.2.6.2.4 Identification of the person(s) responsible for overall management and
implementation of their pollution prevention/good housekeeping program and if
different, the person responsible for each of the BMPs identified for this
program.
4.2.6.2.5 How the permittee will evaluate the success of this minimum measure, including
how the permittee selected the measurable goals for each of the BMPs.
Other Permit Sections Pertinent to MCM #6
The following four sections contain pollution control requirements specifically for municipally
owned facilities and were, therefore considered when drafting the O&M Program under MCM
#6.
4.1.1.2
4.1.1.3
For facilities under the control of the permittee good housekeeping practices
shall be maintained to keep solid waste from entry into waters of the state to the
maximum extent practicable.
All fueling facilities under the control of the permittee shall adhere to applicable
federal and state regulations concerning underground storage, above ground
storage, and dispensers, including spill prevention, control and counter
measures.
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4.1.1.4
4.1.1.5
Substances regulated by federal law under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that are transported, stored, or used
for maintenance, cleaning or repair by the permittee shall be managed according
to the provisions of RCRA and CERCLA.
All paint, solvents, petroleum products and petroleum waste products (except
fuels) under the control of the permittee shall be stored so that these materials
are not exposed to storm water. Sufficient practices of spill prevention, control,
and/or management shall be provided to prevent any spills of these pollutants
from entering a water of the state. Any containment system used to implement
this requirement shall be constructed of materials compatible with the
substances contained and shall also prevent the contamination of groundwater.
Other provisions of the permit also were considered in developing the municipal O&M
program. MCMs #3 (Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination), #4 (Construction Site Storm
Water Runoff Control) and #5 (Post -Construction Storm Water Management in New
Development and Redevelopment) all can apply to activities conducted by the municipal co-
permittee at municipally owned projects. While the permit requirements for these MCMs are
primarily geared toward the municipal co-permittee exerting control over these activities by the
people living and working within the municipality, logically similar controls must be applied to
municipal activities of the same nature. The municipal co-permittees must ensure that there
are no illicit discharges from municipal facilities, that there are runoff controls in place for
municipal land disturbance projects and that storm water management provisions have been
considered for new or redeveloped municipal properties.
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Appendix 1-A3: Model Operation & Maintenance and Training Program
Work Group
Brian K. McGownd, P.E.
Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City
Engineer
City of Chesterfield
Mike Moehlenkamp
Fleet Services Supervisor
St. Louis County Department of Highways &
Traffic
Patrick G. Palmer, P.E.
Operations Division Manager
St. Louis County Department of Highways &
Traffic
Carl Brown
Government Assistance Unit Chief
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance Office
Mark Koester, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
James Gillam
Operations Division Manager
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Rebecca Edwards
Project Manager
City of Fenton
Steve Nagle
Director of Planning
East-West Gateway Coordinating Council
Tim P. Fischesser
Executive Director
St. Louis County Municipal League
Nancy Morgan, P.E.
Environmental Engineer
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Ruth Wallace
Environmental Specialist
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Assistance Office
Bruce Litzsinger, P.E.
Manager of Environmental Compliance
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
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