Nevada

Tony I started selling reclaim stuff today, call me I have a rig for ya...
BIG HUGE FINES!!!!! DONT DO IT

I'll take 2 units Ron, as long as they're not painted yellow.

JT Power Wash, to answer your (controversial) question, the EPA / Clean Water Act technically applies to all 50 States, and since we allowed Nevada to become a State (because of the casino's and fancy neon lighting), the Clean Water Act would apply to Nevada also.

Apparently the same government that created the EPA and the CWA didn't seem to care about the nuclear fallout or water table pollution when doing all those nuclear testing in Nevada. But God (an a good lawyer) help you if you get caught rinsing and suds down a drain.
 
What time do you do your work? If you are working in the middle of the night... nope no reclaim is required
 
Apparently the same government that created the EPA and the CWA didn't seem to care about the nuclear fallout or water table pollution when doing all those nuclear testing in Nevada. But God (an a good lawyer) help you if you get caught rinsing and suds down a drain.

Please be more clear on what type of drains your referring to.
 
i'll take 2 units ron, as long as they're not painted yellow.

Jt power wash, to answer your (controversial) question, the epa / clean water act technically applies to all 50 states, and since we allowed nevada to become a state (because of the casino's and fancy neon lighting), the clean water act would apply to nevada also.

Apparently the same government that created the epa and the cwa didn't seem to care about the nuclear fallout or water table pollution when doing all those nuclear testing in nevada. But god (an a good lawyer) help you if you get caught rinsing and suds down a drain.

lollolol
 
nothing down the drain but rain.
 
nothing down the drain but rain.

One correction. "nothing down the storm drain but rain.

Surface Cleaning

Best Management Practices for:

Building Maintenance Departments, Property Owners, Service Stations, Fast Food Restaurants, Auto Repair Shops, Window Washing Services, Mobile Washing Services



Many common surface cleaning and washing routines contribute to environmental pollution. Washing buildings or paved surfaces into a gutter or storm drain pollutes the environment. Water runoff from buildings, streets, parking lots and driveways can pick up sediment, debris and oil. These pollutants drain into the Las Vegas Wash, harming aquatic life. Oil and grease, for example, clog fish gills and block oxygen from entering the water. If oxygen levels in the water become too low, aquatic animals die.

Pressure Washing Drive-Throughs, Driveways, Parking Garages, Service Stations

With or Without Soap - Storm drains must be protected from water runoff. Sweep, collect and dispose of debris. Dry clean oil spots with absorbent and dispose of absorbent in a legal manner. Vacuum/pump wastewater to the sanitary sewer. Wastewater disposal options should be discussed with the facility's operator/site manager.

Best to discharge through an oil/water separator. Do not use an oil/water separator intended to capture cooking oil. Although pretreatment may not be required. Contact the local wastewater treatment plant for more information.


Washing Painted Buildings

Where Lead-Based or Mercury Additive Paints are of Concern - Storm drains must be protected from water runoff. Vacuum/pump wash water to a holding tank. Consult the local wastewater treatment plant and local hazardous waste regulators (i.e., Southern Nevada Health District and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection ).

Paint Intact (Without Soap) - Painted after 1978 (i.e., lead content of paint known and of no concern). Direct wastewater runoff to soil or landscaped areas. Sealing the storm drain with a fabric filter to capture paint particles in the wastewater Never allow direct discharge to storm drain. Dispose of all collected particles in garbage. For buildings with paint prior 1978, please contact the Southern Nevada Health District for proper washing procedures.

To Remove Paint or Prepare Surface for Painting - Consult the local wastewater treatment plant and local hazardous waste regulators (i.e., Clark County Health District and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection ). These BMPs do not address the disposal of paint.
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Masonry Efflorescence

Where Acid Wash is used to Remove Mineral Deposits on Masonry - Storm drains must be protected from water runoff. Rinse treated area with alkaline soap to neutralize acid residue. Direct rinse water to a landscaped/soil area. Collect wastewater. Neutralize wastewater to a pH between 6 and 11. Pump to a sanitary sewer clean-out at the site, into a sink or toilet, or contact the local wastewater treatment plant.


Washdown of Restaurant Alleys, Grocery Dumpster Areas

Outdoors - No discharge from this activity is allowed to enter storm drains. Dry sweep and clean only, if possible. Use rags, absorbents or dry sweeping compound. Dry sweep first. Seal storm drain(s). Wash area then vacuum or pump wastewater to the sanitary sewer. Screen wastewater to prevent clogging system.


Washdown Sidewalks, Plazas, Driveways, and Drive-Through Window Areas Back to top

With Soap - Wastewater must go to sanitary sewer. Sweep, collect and dispose of of debris and/or absorbent. Wash area then vacuum or pump wastewater to the sanitary sewer. The BMPs in this section do not apply if there has been oil or other hazardous material spilled on site. In case of a spill, contact the local fire department for guidance.

Without Soap - Direct wastewater runoff to soil or landscaped areas. Wastewater may go to storm drain. Sealing the storm drain with a fabric filter is recommended to capture soil in the wastewater

With Light Oil Deposits (Frequently Cleaned, Without Soap) - Sweep, collect and dispose of of debris and/or absorbent. Dry sweep oil spots with absorbent and dispose of absorbent in garbage. Place oil-absorbent boom around storm drain. Wastewater may go into storm drain through oil absorbing boom. No oil sheen may be visible on the water flowing into the storm drain.

With No Oil Deposits (Without Soap) - Sweep, collect and dispose of debris. Wastewater may go to storm drain.


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With Soap - No storm drain disposal of wastewater permitted; must discharge wash water to sanitary sewer or soil. There may be some unavoidable evaporation from paved surfaces.

Use wash pads that capture the wastewater and discharge to the sanitary sewer. Solids separation is required before disposal. (Ideally, a separate wash area that captures the wastewater should be established, or use of temporary wash pads that can be drained to the sanitary sewer are acceptable.

Seal storm drains. Wastewater runoff and excess soapy water must be collected and pumped or otherwise discharged as follows.

Pump into sanitary sewer system clean-out/sink or into an on-site private sanitary sewer manhole; verify with the facility manager that it is not a storm drain manhole. Solids separation will be required before disposal to prevent clogging system.
Wastewater may be discharged into a landscaped or soil areas. Discharge should be directly to an area sufficient to contain all wastewater Discuss this practice with the property owner. Acceptable for minimal discharge flows only. Repetitive use of the same area or excessive wash volume to the same area may be illegal. (Note: Be aware that soapy wastewater may adversely affect landscaping).
If disposal to the sanitary sewer and/or a landscaped area is not possible, then contract with a company capable of hailing the wastewater off-site to an authorized disposal site.


Graffiti Removal, Using Wet Sand Blasting Methods Back to top

Using Wet Sand Blasting Methods - Minimize quantity of water used. Runoff should be directed to landscaped or soil area. Filter runoff through boom to keep sand out of storm drains. Sweep debris and sand. Dispose of all waste to avoid future runoff contamination.

Using High-pressure Washing and Cleaning Compound - Direct wastewater runoff should be directed to landscaped or soil area. No runoff can go into storm drain. Seal storm drains and vacuum/pump wastewater to the sanitary sewer. Contact local wastewater treatment plant for guidance, as harsh cleaning compounds may require pretreatment.


Car Lot Rinsing for Dust Removal

Without Soap - If rinsing dust from exterior surfaces using water only, and no soap/solvent, may discharge runoff to storm drain or to landscaped or soil areas. Prevent contamination of the runoff by not allowing it to run through oil deposits on the pavement or in the gutter.
 
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This parking lot structure and many others gives you a 1% chance for your company to not be compliant without reclaiming.

http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/documents/reports/files/9ICUD02.pdf

Taken directly from article.

"The most effective method for reducing pollutant loads is to keep runoff on site and allow time for infiltration as well as for chemical, biological and hydrological processes to take place."

CWA STATES "NO OFF PROPERTY DISCHARGE". Don't get confused.
 
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE CWA

SOMEONE PLEASE READ THIS AND QUOTE ME WHERE NOTHING IS ALLOWED DOWN THE STORM DRAIN BUT RAIN.

The entire CWA is filled with exceptions.

PLEASE. EITHER FIND IT, OR QUIT PERPETUATING AN INACCURATE MINDSET BY REPEATING IT.

http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwa.html
 
HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE CWA

SOMEONE PLEASE READ THIS AND QUOTE ME WHERE NOTHING IS ALLOWED DOWN THE STORM DRAIN BUT RAIN.

The entire CWA is filled with exceptions.

PLEASE. EITHER FIND IT, OR QUIT PERPETUATING AN INACCURATE MINDSET BY REPEATING IT.

http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwa.html

Tony - I can't read that can you make your text bigger? :wink2:
 
The constant repeating of that phrase "Nothing down the drain but rain" is why idiots at city councils are putting in ridiculous requirements. IT IS FALSE.

Repeating this phrase is making everyone who parrots it an unpaid salesman for reclaim equipment.

If you want to be an unpaid salesman, come on out here and sell my service!!!

I'll even tell you thanks. That's more than you get now.
 
Tony - I can't read that can you make your text bigger? :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've asked for proof of this "nothing down the drain but rain" before, but no one must have heard me. Maybe they will hear if I yell! :dirol:
 
One correction. "nothing down the storm drain but rain.


.......... Washdown Sidewalks, Plazas, Driveways, and Drive-Through Window Areas Back to top

...................Without Soap - Direct wastewater runoff to soil or landscaped areas. Wastewater may go to storm drain. Sealing the storm drain with a fabric filter is recommended to capture soil in the wastewater

With Light Oil Deposits (Frequently Cleaned, Without Soap) - Sweep, collect and dispose of of debris and/or absorbent. Dry sweep oil spots with absorbent and dispose of absorbent in garbage. Place oil-absorbent boom around storm drain. Wastewater may go into storm drain through oil absorbing boom. No oil sheen may be visible on the water flowing into the storm drain.

With No Oil Deposits (Without Soap) - Sweep, collect and dispose of debris. Wastewater may go to storm drain.


Car Lot Rinsing for Dust Removal

Without Soap - If rinsing dust from exterior surfaces using water only, and no soap/solvent, may discharge runoff to storm drain or to landscaped or soil areas. Prevent contamination of the runoff by not allowing it to run through oil deposits on the pavement or in the gutter.


I know this is not the text of the CWA. But this is a BMP.

Does that say nothing down the drain but rain?
 
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