Isaac Baghdanov
New member
Ive been doing research on being 100% compliant, next stage in my biz I guess. Any ways I found Oregons BMPs, and need some clarification.
"2. BUILDING AND PAVEMENT BMPs
2.1. Paved areas including parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and other surfaces should be clean
from excessive debris before washing with water only. If excessive debris lies on the pavement
surface before washing, the surface should be dry swept or blown and debris collected and
disposed of properly."
Does this mean that no reclamation is required if washing with just cold water? Or is it still required? and these are over 10 years old, but I can't find anything newer.
Edited for another Q
"PPD\WC15\WC15195.doc
b) Wash water may be treated with adequately sized grit traps and oil/water separators.
Comparable units such as water quality inlets to remove sediments and floating oils may
also be used. Adjustment for pH may be needed as additional treatment. Effluent may be
applied on vegetated land by irrigation equipment. Land irrigation should occur on non-
Wash Water BMPs
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agricultural vegetation with a 20-foot buffer. Treated wash water should not result in
surface runoff. Please see WPCF #1700-B for the conditions and limitations applicable to
land application of wash water."
Does this mean that I can discharge into my field? I have 5 acres.....
"2. BUILDING AND PAVEMENT BMPs
2.1. Paved areas including parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and other surfaces should be clean
from excessive debris before washing with water only. If excessive debris lies on the pavement
surface before washing, the surface should be dry swept or blown and debris collected and
disposed of properly."
Does this mean that no reclamation is required if washing with just cold water? Or is it still required? and these are over 10 years old, but I can't find anything newer.
Edited for another Q
"PPD\WC15\WC15195.doc
b) Wash water may be treated with adequately sized grit traps and oil/water separators.
Comparable units such as water quality inlets to remove sediments and floating oils may
also be used. Adjustment for pH may be needed as additional treatment. Effluent may be
applied on vegetated land by irrigation equipment. Land irrigation should occur on non-
Wash Water BMPs
Page 4
agricultural vegetation with a 20-foot buffer. Treated wash water should not result in
surface runoff. Please see WPCF #1700-B for the conditions and limitations applicable to
land application of wash water."
Does this mean that I can discharge into my field? I have 5 acres.....