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Business Pollution

Causes:
Every industry makes a major contribution to the non-
point source pollution problem in a variety of ways.
Toxins come from vehicles, machinery, cleaning
products, garbage, septic systems, toxic waste and
several other pollutants used by businesses.

Effects:
Chemicals, toxins and disease-causing agents flow
into rivers, lakes, the ocean and also end up in
drinking water. This causes health problems and even
death for humans, animals and all aquatic life. It has
also rendered several recreational areas, streams and
lakes completely contaminated and unusable by
people around the world. The long term effects of
this pollution will leave all of our water unusable and
the amount of available drinking water will be in short supply.
Solutions:
 To learn how to follow Best Management Practices for your
type of business, go here: http://www.adem.state.al.us/
EnviroProtect/P2/factshet.htm
 It is important to be well-informed about the all types of
pollution your company is contributing.

 You must understand and follow all regulations pertaining to

the storage, use and disposal of toxic materials.

 Employees must be well-educated about non-point source

pollution and taught ways to minimize the impact your
company makes on the environment.

 Keep facilities clean and swept for debris.

Click here to learn Best Management Practices for washing.

 Check dumpsters for leaks and keep them away from storm
drains.

 Recycle water and materials as much as possible. It's likely

that your garbage may be useful to another industrial process.

Go to Opala.org to learn about Hawaii's recycling

requirements.

 Control runoff from storage and other areas where toxins are
present.

 Ensure that no materials are flowing from your site into

 nearby storm drains streams or other water bodies.

 Find ways to substitute less harmful products for use in

operations and production.

 Develop a good leak and spill prevention program and have a

plan of action for accidental spills.

 Use chemicals sparingly and never use more than needed.

 Never use or store hazardous materials near storm drains or

water.