Good housekeeping consists of daily activities which help prevent stormwater pollution. Some examples of good housekeeping include: sweeping, keeping dumpsters closed while not in use, proper labeling/storing of chemicals, proper maintenance of stormwater treatment devices.
Improper Housekeeping
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| Garbage lying around dumpster and uncovered while not in use. | Roll-off dumpster is not covered and is leaking. |
Proper Housekeeping
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| Area around dumpster is clean and dumpster is closed when not in use. | Roll-off dumpster closed while not in use. | Sweeping up facility to eliminate possible trackout. |






