Best Management Practices to Reduce Stormwater Pollution
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Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce stormwater pollution help keep NYC water clean. They are part of a plan to stop dirty rainwater from getting into the city sewers from places that work on cars, including:
- Mechanical repairs
- Fixing car bodies
- Taking apart old cars
- Processing scrap
- Quick oil changes
- Selling cars
If you work in the car industry, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants you to use these practices at your business.
The DEP has a poster with tips. These tips show how to store and handle materials to keep your business clean. These tips also help stop dirty water from going into the sewers. Following these tips can help you avoid fines.
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Additional Resources
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Division of Pollution Control Monitoring
59-17 Junction Boulevard, 2nd Floor BWT
Flushing
NY
11373
BMPs to Prevent Stormwater Pollution