Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Miscellaneous http://www.unce.unr.edu/swp/mtextD.htm Airports Contaminants Present- Fuels, Metals, and Pesticides such as: Arsenic, Barium, Benzene, Cadmium, Carbon Tetrachloride, cis 1,2-Dichloroethylene, Dichloromethane or Methylene Chloride, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Selenium, Tetrachloroethylene or Perchlorethylene (Perc), 1,1,1-Trichloroethane or Methyl Chloroform, Trichloroethylene (TCE), and Xylene (Mixed Isomers). Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- For safe alternatives to solvents check SAGE's-Safe Alternatives Guide Who to Contact- Asphalt plants Contaminants Present- Turbidity due to sand, gravel and aggregates used in production. Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- For more information about asphalt plants, check the web pages of the Asphalt Institute or the Pollution Prevention Guide for Building Construction and Demolition Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about drinking water contamination from road maintenance operations call your county roads division, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), or the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Boat yards Contaminants Present- Solvents, Metals and Microorganisms Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Clean Boating - Do Your Part Nautical Know-How, Pollution Regulations Maritime Environmental Regulations Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from boat yards, contact the Small Business Assistance Program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Cemeteries Contaminants Present- Pesticides, Nutrients and Microorganisms such as: Dalapon, Lindane, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Coliforms, Viruses Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from cemeteries, contact the Small Business Assistance Program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Construction areas Contaminants Present- Solvents, Metals and Insulating Materials Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Check out the Pollution Prevention Network's Hazardous Waste Survival Guide as well as their page on waste management and reduction techniques for Construction Related Activities. In some cases a Stormwater Discharge permit may be required by the NV Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Pollution Control. For safe alternatives to many solvents check into SAGE-Safe Alternatives Guide. For safe alternatives to coatings check CAGE's-Coating Alternatives Guide. Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from construction sites contact your county health department or the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection or the NDEP's Bureau of Water Pollution Control Drywells Contaminants Present- Microorganisms and Pesticides Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Underground Injection Program Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about drinking water contamination through underground injection wells from drywells, contact the Bureau of Water Pollution Control at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Fuel storage systems Contaminants Present- Fuels, Solvents and Metals Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- For service stations (including auto repair shops, car wash, gas stations, etc.) who maintain a Class V disposal well, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's management approach states: "The disposal of any kind of hazardous materials through these wells is illegal and can cause serious threats to ground water. When identified, all activities should cease and contact the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program at NDEP." "All Underground Storage Tanks (UST) and home heating oil tanks should be monitored and tested according to the requirements of NDEP. Leaking tanks should be removed as soon as possible and corrective actions should be taken for site remediation. Coordinate with NDEP for financial assistance from the State Petroleum Fund." The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's management approach also states: "Automotive fluids should be properly collected, contained and disposed of according to local regulations. Monitor activities near wellhead protection areas to detect violations. Encourage recycling and take advantage of NDEP's recycling program by calling the Nevada Recycling Hotline (1-800-597-5865) Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about drinking water contamination from gas stations, contact the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, Underground Storage Tank Program or the Small Business Assistance Program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Golf courses, parks & nurseries (chemical application) Contaminants Present- Pesticides, Metals and Nutrients such as: Arsenic, Atrazine, Benzene, Chlorobenzene, Carbofuran, 2,4-D, Diquat, Dalapon, Glyphosate, Lead, Methoxychlor, Nitrate, Nitrite, Picloram, Simazine, Turbidity Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- The Pollution Prevention Network Web site contains valuable information on their Hazardous Waste Survival Guide page, as well as helpful ideas for waste reduction and management of Non-Agricultural Pesticide Applications. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's management approach states: "Unused pesticides and pesticide wastes can contaminate Nevada's streams, lakes and ground water. Proper disposal of these substances is important. Participate in the Nevada Division of Agriculture's (NDOA) Pesticide Disposal Program. Educate the citizens in your community by distributing NDOA's Pesticide Disposal Program pamphlet." Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from golf courses, parks and nurseries, contact the Small Business Assistance Program at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Mining (surface and underground) Contaminants Present- Solvents and Metals such as: Lead, Selenium, Sulfate, Tetrachloroethylene or Perchlorethylene (Perc), 1,1,1-Trichloroethane or Methyl Chloroform, Turbidity Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's management approach states: "Coordinate with NDEP's Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation about design, construction, operation and closure of mining facilities." Mines, Stockpiles, Tailings and Spoil Contaminants in Drinking Water Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from mining, contact the Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation (pdf) at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Pipelines (oil, gas and coal slurry) Contaminants Present- Fuels, and Solvents Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- The Department of Transportation's Office of Pipeline Safety The American Petroleum Institute or The International Virtual Conference on Pipeline Safety in oil and gas transportation. Who to Contact- The DOT's Office of Pipeline Safety (Regional Office) in Lakewood, Colorado (303) 231-5701 Railroad tracks, yards & maintenance Contaminants Present- Solvents, Metals and Pesticides Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- For current regulations regarding the rail transport of hazardous materials check the Federal Railroad Administration's Hazardous Materials Division. For safe alternatives to solvents check into SAGE-Safe Alternatives Guide Who to Contact- Surface water impoundments streams/ditches Contaminants Present- Pesticides, and Microorganisms Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Water Pollution from Urban Runoff Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information on drinking water contamination from surface water impoundments, contact the Bureau of Water Pollution Control at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Stormwater drains & retention basins Contaminants Present- Pesticides, Microorganisms, Nutrients and Solvents such as: Atrazine, Alachlor, Coliform, Carbofuran, Chlorine, Diquat, Dalapon, Giardia lamblia, Glyphosate, Dichloromethane or Methylene Chloride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Nitrosamine, Oxamyl (Vydate), Phosphates, Picloram, Simazine, Trichloroethylene (TCE), Turbidity, Vinyl Chloride, Viruses Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Underground Injection Program Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about drinking water contamination through underground injection wells from stormwater drains and retention basins, contact the Bureau of Water Pollution Control at the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Unplugged abandoned well Contaminants Present- Pesticides and Microorganisms Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's management approach states: "Poorly constructed wells and improperly abandoned wells can act as a 'direct route' for ground water contamination. State regulations require proper plugging of water wells. Protect our State's groundwater by following proper Well Abandonment Procedures. The USEPA also has helpful information for persons with private drinking water wells. Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about Properly Abandoning Wells, please contact the Nevada Division of Water Resources, at (775) 687-3861. Well: operating Contaminants Present- Pesticides and Microorganisms Source Management and Contamination Prevention Link- Ground Water Contamination from Drinking Water Well Condition Who to Contact- If you would like to obtain more information about drinking water contamination from private wells, contact the Natural Resource Conservation Service (775)-784-5863. For more information on well abandonment contact the Nevada Division of Water Resources (775)-687-3861 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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