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Industrial Program
The
purpose of the
Industrial Program is to prohibit unauthorized non-storm water
discharges and reduce pollutants in storm water runoff from industrial facilities to the maximum extent possible. Objectives of the Industrial Program consist of the following: |
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Conduct
inspections to ensure facilities are in compliance;
- Provide
outreach to industrial businesses.
An
inventory of industrial businesses
located within the County's jurisdiction has been developed and
maintained by the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. To
view a map of the County of San Joaquin area , click below.

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State Industrial General Permit Requirements
The
State Industrial General Permit requires facilities designated by
the State Regional Board, facilities whose operators seek coverage,
and facilities required by U.S. EPA storm water regulations to: |
- Address
authorized non-storm water discharges
in the Special Conditions section of the Industrial General
Permit.
- Control
pollutant discharges using the best
available technology economically achievable and best
conventional pollutant control technology.
- Prepare,
retain on site, and implement a
Storm water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
- Implement
a monitoring program to demonstrate
compliance with the Industrial General Permit.
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To learn about the State Water Board Industrial
Storm water Program, visit the SWRCB's Industrial Storm water web page by clicking on the link below.
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Inspections
Industrial businesses that can produce significant sources of pollutants are: |
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Manufacturing
facilities
- Hazardous
Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal
facilities
- Solid
Waste Transfer Stations
- Recycling facilities
- Transportation
facilities
- Sewage or
Wastewater Treatment facilities
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The
County conducts
Storm water Pollution Prevention Program
industrial inspections annually. When an unsatisfactory inspection arises, the inspector shall provide the facility a report noting the violations and corrections needed for compliance. Follow-up inspections will be conducted as needed. To assist with a successful inspection, please view the County’s
Storm water Pollution Prevention Program Industrial Inspection Form by clicking on the link below.

Beware
of con artists posing as storm water
inspectors. Storm water inspectors have County Public Works
badges. If you're unsure about an inspector, call us at (209)
468-3055.
Enforcement
Inspections
are performed to assess
compliance with County storm water ordinances. The County has a
progressive enforcement and referral policy to ensure enforcement
actions match the severity of violations and include distinct,
progressive steps. Noncompliance may include failure to implement
Best Management Practices (BMPs), or other violation of County
ordinances. Please view the County’s Storm water Pollution
Prevention Program Industrial Investigation-Enforcement Procedure by
clicking on the link below.

Outreach
Program
staff conducts outreach activities to
industrial facilities that are potential storm water polluters and
educates facility owners/operators about storm water regulations and
how storm water pollution can be minimized. Such outreach activities
are conducted for individual businesses and groups of
businesses.
The Storm water Program of San Joaquin County
participates in joint activities with the City of Stockton and Port
of Stockton’s Storm water Pollution Prevention Programs. Click below
to visit GOT SWPPP? website.

Specific industry groups may
find more information with the
Manufacturer's Industrial Distribution
Roundtable that provides guidance for businesses though environmental regulations and the economic environment by clicking the link below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What
are
Industrial
Storm Water Inspections?
Inspections
are based upon Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria and
primarily include a review of the facility's Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a physical inspection of the facility to
identify any potential sources of storm water pollution.
How
often will my facility be inspected?
Industrial facilities are inspected at least once a year, but it
can be more often depending on their potential for contributing
pollutants as determined by previous inspection results.
What
are typical things that inspectors will
look for?
Sources
of storm
water
pollution including, but not limited to the following: |
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Discharges from
commercial vehicle and equipment washing to the storm drainage
system.
- Evidence
of dumping materials and wastes into
the storm drainage system.
- Evidence
that work areas such as oily service
bays are being hosed out and discharged into the storm drainage
system.
- Leakage
from barrels and other outdoor
containers.
- Power
washing discharges to the storm
drainage system.
- Discharges
to
the storm drainage system of
materials such as concrete, paint, automotive fluids, etc.
- Mismanagement of hazardous wastes.
- Oily, dirty items such as engine parts
that are left outdoors exposed to rainfall.
- Other poor housekeeping practices that
result in the exposure of pollutants to storm water.
- Open or leaking dumpsters.
- Exposure
of process activities and equipment
to rainfall that is likely to result in pollutant wash-off.
- Open containers of liquids and other
materials that are left outdoors.
- Track-out of sediment and other
materials from facilities onto roadways, and from indoor areas
to outdoor areas.
- Evidence of failure to maintain grease
traps and interceptors.
- Failure to properly manage leaks and
spills.
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Note:
The storm
drainage system includes storm drains, roadside drainage ditches and
all man made and natural water conveyance systems such as channels,
creeks, etc.
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What will happen if violations are found at my facility?
When issues
are
identified, education and enforcement are used together to achieve
compliance. A Re-inspection may be required to ensure the proper
BMPs are in place to protect the storm drains and that the facility
is operating in compliance with the law.
Will I be
charged for the inspection?
Industrial
facilities that are
subject to inspection include manufacturing and service related
businesses that have the potential to pollute storm water runoff. An
inspection fee is charged annually.
What are the storm water
inspection fees?
Industrial
storm water inspections fee = $110 Re-inspection fee = $285
What if my
facility activities are not exposed to Storm Water? Am I still required to be inspected?
Industries
that discharge, or
have the potential to discharge, pollutant loadings to the storm
drain system must be inspected. Please contact program staff if you
have a question regarding your specific industry.
How can I
prepare my business for inspection? Identify potential and actual sources of pollutants at your facility
and the locations of storm drains and nearby waterways that could
receive drainage from your facility. Determine whether materials are
being intentionally or accidentally discharged from your facility
into the storm drainage system or local waterways. Document changes
that you make to prevent pollutants at your facility from entering
storm drains and nearby waterways in your Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
What are common problems found at industrial sites? |
- No Permit, SWPPP, or Records.
- Failure to
install/maintain BMP's
at site specified in the SWPPP.
- Did not
conduct/document inspections.
- SWPPP not
outdated to reflect BMP changes.
- Improper use
of facility equipment.
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Resources:



PO Box 1810 / 1810 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95201 | Phone (209) 468 - 3055 |
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