Commercial Businesses
Stormwater runoff from commercial properties can be a major source of pollution that affects local waterways.
Commercial properties generally receive high volumes of traffic, resulting in more residual oil from vehicles left on parking lots. With more development comes more impervious surfaces that generate even more stormwater, and often this stormwater will collect higher concentrations of pollutants as a result of urbanization. Impervious surfaces prevent water from infiltrating into the soil and groundwater table. Stormwater is directed into the storm sewer system, these pollutants are emptied into our water bodies. Commercial properties generally see more of these problems than residential properties due to higher amounts of impervious surfaces and greater vehicular traffic.
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Commercial Maintenance Tips
Waste Storage
Rainfall in your dumpster can carry debris as it drains. Regularly inspect your disposal to prevent stormwater runoff.
Parking Lots
Replace asphalt with permeable paving to allow rainwater to filter through the soil. Or change the pitch of your lot to drain towards a filter, catch basin, or stormwater pond.
Snow & Ice Removal
Select nontoxic de-icing products and use sparingly to reduce polluted stormwater runoff.
Outdoor Maintenance
Properly dispose of sidewalk and parking lot debris in a dumpster and not down a drain. When washing choose water-based, nontoxic cleaning products.
Landscaping
Always test soil and follow directions when using fertilizers to prevent overuse. Use sprinklers to prevent overwatering and potential runoff.
Fleet Care
Vehicle maintenance should be completed inside. Use drop clothes, drip pans and absorbent sand to avoid spills and remember to properly dispose of any chemical waste.