Businesses and industries have an important role to play in preventing pollutants from entering the storm sewer system. By using simple, common-sense management and storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs), you can be a more environmentally-conscious business owner and help improve local water quality. Eliminating wasteful habits, reusing supplies, and recycling your waste can also reduce your business costs and landfill fees.
Industrial Pollution Prevention Brochure
To help local businesses prevent storm water pollution, the Clermont County Storm Water Management Department created an industrial pollution prevention brochure that describes preventative measures that businesses can take through employee training and education, vehicle maintenance and fueling, storage and handling, spill prevention and spill response and good housekeeping. To obtain additional brochures, email a request or call the Storm Water Management Department at (513) 732-7880.
Employee Education
Employees can help prevent pollution if you include storm water training in employee orientations. Introduce them to the concepts and rules of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Post the BMPs where employees and customers will see them. Posting storm water information in your workplace can also improve public relations for your business by showing customers that you are serious about protecting our community.
Check the links to the left to find out more about what businesses can do to prevent storm water pollution.