Source Control Measures

Where the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requires source control measures to limit pollutant generation, discharge, and runoff, the measures should include:

• Storm drain stenciling

• Landscaping that minimizes irrigation and runoff, promotes surface infiltration where possible, minimizes the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and incorporates appropriate sustainable landscaping practices and programs such as Bay-Friendly Landscaping.

• Appropriate covers, drains, and storage precautions for outdoor material storage areas, loading docks, repair/maintenance bays, and fueling areas.

• Covered trash, food waste, and compactor enclosures.

• Plumbing of the following discharges to the sanitary sewer, subject to the local sanitary sewer agency’s authority and standards:

  • Discharges from indoor floor mat/equipment/hood filter wash racks or covered outdoor wash racks for restaurants.

  • Dumpster drips from covered trash and food compactor enclosures.

  • Discharges from outdoor covered wash areas for vehicles, equipment, and accessories.

  • Swimming pool water, if discharge to onsite vegetated areas is not a feasible option.

  • Fire sprinkler test water, if discharge to onsite vegetated areas is not a feasible option.