(901) 385 Bartlett TN 38134 6382 Stage Road City Bartlett Water Storm of Management Division Hazardous Spill Response Storm Water Pollution Prevention City of Bartlett Fire Department Clean Water: Our Only Choice 911 or (901) 385-5555

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The City of Bartlett has two drainage systems – City of Bartlett Best Management the sewers and the storm drains. The storm drain (901) 385-5555 Practices

system was designed to prevent flooding by carry- - ing excess rainwater away from streets, homes, and To Report a Drainage Problem 3739 businesses. Because the system contains no filters, Department of Public Works (BMPs) it also serves the unintended function of carrying (901) 385-5570 urban pollution straight into our streams and even- tually the Mississippi River. Storm Water Program Information Department of Engineering and Utilities This pamphlet provides examples of how you can (901) 385-6499 reduce or eliminate pollution from entering our streams from “storm water” or “urban runoff”. Mosquito Control Rain, industrial and household water mixed with Memphis & Shelby County Health and Sanitation Dept. urban pollutants creates storm water pollution. The (901) 222-2300 pollutants include: oil and other automobile fluids, paint and construction debris, yard and pet wastes, Material printed by City of Bartlett pesticides and litter. Department of Engineering and Utilities

Urban runoff pollution eventually flows to the Mis-

sissippi River through the storm drain system that (901) 385 Bartlett TN 38134 6382 Stage Road City Bartlett Department of Planning of takes water and debris straight from the streets to our streams. Each day tremendous amounts of Heavy Equipment & polluted urban runoff enters our streams untreated, This brochure is one of a series of pamphlets describ- ing storm drain protection measures. Other pamphlets Earth Moving leaving toxic chemicals in our creeks and river and - tons of trash along their banks. include: 6417 Activities Landscaping, Gardening & Pest Control Food Service Industry Urban runoff contaminates our streams and rivers, harms aquatic life and increases the risk of flood- Automotive Maintenance & Car Care - 3739 Brochure 4 ing by clogging our storm drains and catch basins. Detention Basin Maintenance Overall, storm water pollution costs us millions of Home Repair & Remodeling

dollars per year.

These Best Management Practices (BMPs) will For more information or assistance, call or write: Site Supervisors help reduce storm water runoff pollution and en- City of Bartlett Bulldozer, Backhoe sure cleaner streams and river, and a cleaner City Department of Engineering & Utilities of Bartlett. For more storm water information, call & Gardening the Storm Water Coordinator, 385-6499. 6382 Stage Road, Bartlett TN 38134-3739 Machine Operators 901-385-6499 Dump Truck Drivers For more information please visit our website at: http://www.cityofbartlett.org General Contractors http://www.cityofbartlett.org or Home Builders http://tn.gov/environment/water.shtml Developers SWBMP4-05/13 Heavy Equipment Operation Problems 1. General Business Practices Soil excavation and grading operations often con- 4. Erosion Prevention tribute to urban runoff pollution. By loosening Schedule excavation and grading work large amounts of soil and sediment, earth-moving for dry weather. After clearing, grading or excavating, activities can cause sediment to flow into street Use as little water as possible for dust exposed soil poses a clear and immediate gutters, storm drains and the Mississippi River and control. danger of storm water pollution. Re- its tributaries. Obtain the latest edition of the Tennessee vegetation (permanent or temporary) is an excellent form of erosion control for Sediment is the most common pollutant washed Erosion and Sediment Control Hand- book, available from the Tennessee De- any site. from work sites, creating multiple problems once it Avoid excavation and grading activities leaves the work site. Sediment clogs the gills of partment of Environment and Conserva- tion. during wet weather. fish, blocks light transmission and increases water Inspect your erosion control installations temperature, all of which harm aquatic life. Sedi- For site specific guidance or any ques- tions you may have regarding erosion after every rain and at least twice a ment also blocks street gutters and storm drains week. increasing the risk of flooding in areas downstream control please call the Department of Engineering and Utilities at (901) 385- Construct diversion dikes to channel non of the work site. 3. Vehicle and Equipment -construction runoff around the site. 6499. Sediment also carries with it other work site pollu- For construction site inspection, call the Maintenance Stabilize channels with grass or other tants such as pesticides, cleaning solvents, cement Department of Engineering and Utilities material. Place small check dams or rip wash, asphalt, and car fluids like motor oil, grease at (901)385-6499 or the Department of Maintain all vehicles and heavy equip- rap in channel to reduce runoff velocity. and fuel. Thus, poorly maintained vehicles and Code Enforcement at (901)385-6425. ment. Inspect frequently for leaks. Cover stockpiles and excavated soil with heavy equipment leaking fuel and oil at the con- Conduct all vehicle/equipment mainte- secured tarps or plastic sheeting. struction site also contribute to storm water pollu- nance and refueling at one location — Remove existing vegetation only when away from storm drains. absolutely necessary. Large projects tion. Perform major maintenance or repairs off- should be constructed in phases. Land Disturbance Permits site. Consider planting temporary vegetation Designate a washing site where water for erosion control on slopes or where The City of Bartlett requires that a developer con- drains to the sanitary sewer system. Con- construction is not immediately planned. tact the Department of Planning prior to beginning tact the Department of Code Enforcement Plant permanent vegetation as soon as any land disturbing activity unless the activity is 2. Clean up Spills for requirements for connecting to the sani- possible, once excavation and grading covered by the Tennessee Right to Farm Act or tary sewer. activities are complete. involves home landscaping or gardening. If the Use and maintain gravel construction en- Comply with all permit requirements and land disturbance is one acre or more (less than one Never hose down “dirty” pavement or trances where truck traffic is frequent to your approved Storm Water Pollution acre if part of a larger common development), the impermeable surfaces where fluids have reduce soil compaction and limit tracking Prevention Plan. activity must obtain permit coverage from the Ten- spilled. Use dry cleanup methods (saw of sediment into streets. nessee Department of Environment and Conserva- dust, cat litter and/or rags). Use drip pans or drop cloths to catch drips tion. This permit requires developers to develop Sweep up dry materials immediately. and spills, if you drain and replace motor and implement an erosion control plan. For more Never attempt to bury them or “wash oil, radiator coolant or other fluids on site. information, contact the Department of Planning at them away” with water. Collect all used fluids, store in separate (901)385-6417 or the Department of Engineering Clean up spills on dirt areas by digging containers and recycle whenever possible. and Utilities at (901)385-6499. up and properly disposing of contaminat- Do not use diesel fuel to lubricate equip- ed soil. ment or parts. Solutions Report significant spills to the City of Bartlett Fire Department immediately by Best Management Practices, such as handling, stor- calling 911 or (901)385-5555. ing and disposing of materials properly can reduce or eliminate excavation site pollutants from enter- ing storm drains.