Source Control is a term used to describe activities which reduce or eliminate wastewater and pollutants at the “source” before they enter the wastewater treatment facility.
These pollutants, either by themselves or in combination with other substances, can cause problems ranging from nuisances (such as sewer backups or odors) to rapid deterioration or destruction of sewer pipelines and treatment facilities, and endangering agency employees and the public.
Source Control focused on preventing the generation of wastes and/or minimization the volume or toxicity of wastes so that it meets local discharge limitations.
Pretreatment limits can be met by businesses through pollution prevention and best management practices designed to target waste minimization (e.g. material substitution, recycling and reuse of materials, treatment or process modification, properly functioning grease traps/interceptors, implementing BMPs).
The benefits of Source Control, in addition to protection of the public and the environment, are cost savings to the industry as a result of reduced chemical and water use, reduction in disposal costs and liability.
What are the objectives of the Source Control Program?
The three primary objectives are:
- To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the wastewater treatment facility that will interfere with the operation o f the treatment facility.
- To prevent the introduction of pollutants into treatment facility that will pass through or are incompatible with the treatment works.
- To improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewater.
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Our team of experts work with businesses, such as restaurants, dry cleaners, photo processors, car washes, dump stations and radiator repair shops to help them better understand local sewer use regulations and wastewater pollution prevention options.
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