Businesses can be the source of stormwater pollution, especially when some of their operations are located outside. Best practices involve the proper handling, storage and disposal of materials. Please see fact sheets below to learn about best practices for different types of businesses.
Some of the most common sources of stormwater pollution from a business include:
• Poor landscape maintenance practices; • Runoff from washing of vehicles, equipment, structures and tools; and • Discharge of wastewater from improperly maintained private sewer systems and grease traps.
• Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Landscape Maintenance Industry
Pressure Washers, Vehicle Detailers and Mobile Detailers
• Best Management Practices for Pressure Washers, Vehicle Detailers and Other Surface Cleaning Operations • Acceptable Practices for Disposal of Wash Water • Products Available for Containment, Collection and Filtering
Food Service Industry
• Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Food Service Industry (English) • Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Food Service Industry (Spanish) • Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Food Service Industry (Chinese)
Pavement Sealing
• Ban on High PAH Pavement Products • NC Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet • USGS Coal Tar Sealant Fact Sheet (2016)
Best Management Practices for other specific business sectors
• Breweries • Indoor Cleaning • Commercial Property Management • Concrete • Horizontal Directional Drilling • Municipal Contractors • Painting • Swimming Pools and Spas • Rooftop Work • Stone Cutting • Vehicle and Equipment Repair