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When assessing LID options on your site, identifying pollution threats is an important part of the pre-design process. Applying the principles of pollution prevention (P2) the use of processes, practices, materials, products, substances or energy that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, and reduce the overall risk to the environment and human health can help eliminate those pollution threats, ensure compliance
When assessing LID options on your site, identifying pollution threats is an important part of the pre-design process. Applying the principles of pollution prevention (P2) the use of processes, practices, materials, products, substances or energy that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, and reduce the overall risk to the environment and human health can help eliminate those pollution threats, ensure compliance
with regulations and bylaws, and create a safer environment for staff and customers.
with regulations and bylaws, and create a safer environment for staff and customers.
P2 is about anticipating and preventing pollution instead of reacting to it after a spill or release has occurred. It is part of an ongoing pollution management approach comprised of prevention, control and clean-up.
P2 is about anticipating and preventing pollution instead of reacting to it after a spill or release has occurred. It is part of an ongoing pollution management approach comprised of prevention, control and clean-up.
P2 opportunities can be found throughout any site or operation. For instance, installing different equipment or technology, or changing raw materials or staff routines can result in pollution prevention.
P2 opportunities can be found throughout any site or operation. For instance, installing different equipment or technology, or changing raw materials or staff routines can result in pollution prevention.
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!Outdoor storage
!Outdoor storage
|The risk of stormwater pollution is greatest for operations that store large quantities of liquids or bulk materials at sites that are connected to
|The risk of stormwater pollution is greatest for operations that store large quantities of liquids or bulk materials at sites that are connected to the storm drain system. Protecting outdoor storage areas is a simple and effective P2 practice.
the storm drain system. Protecting outdoor storage areas is a simple and effective P2 practice.
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!Vehicle maintenance and repair
!Vehicle maintenance and repair

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