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Local Source Control
Public Works Engineering was selected as a partner in the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Local Source Control (LSC) Program. As a partner, Puyallup receives funding to provide local businesses with resources and technical assistance to reduce pollution in our environment.
The City of Puyallup places a high value on protecting our surface water and groundwater, which supplies our drinking water and feeds into the Puget Sound Watershed. To help protect these resources, the City partnered with Washington State Department of Ecology. Through this partnership, Ecology provides 100% funding for a Local Source Control Specialist staff position in Public Works Engineering. “Source Control” refers to controlling or intercepting pollution at its source, before it enters the environment.
Many routine business activities can pollute stormwater runoff or groundwater. Ecology’s goal under their partnership with the City is to provide technical assistance and educational services to help local small businesses prevent stormwater contaminants and hazardous waste from entering our waterways.
The City’s LSC program utilizes an industry focused approach to provide technical assistance to local businesses. This approach will allow LSC program specialists to provide concentrated assistance and resources to specific industries.
Current industry focus includes rental equipment businesses, automotive and transportation businesses, paint and printing shops, as well as gas stations. However, if your business does not fall under the listed industry types, please do not hesitate to contact your Business Outreach Specialist, Bryana Solis, for assistance.
Under this program the City's Business Outreach Specialist visits 15-20 local businesses each month. This program seeks voluntary cooperation by providing education and technical assistance, and is not a regulatory compliance visit. During a site visit the Local Source Control Specialist checks on these activities to make sure they are done responsibly:
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Bryana Solis at 253-770-3364 or email.
Follow these Best Management Practices for pollution control of stormwater and the sanitary sewer:
Working With Businesses to Reduce Pollution
The City of Puyallup places a high value on protecting our surface water and groundwater, which supplies our drinking water and feeds into the Puget Sound Watershed. To help protect these resources, the City partnered with Washington State Department of Ecology. Through this partnership, Ecology provides 100% funding for a Local Source Control Specialist staff position in Public Works Engineering. “Source Control” refers to controlling or intercepting pollution at its source, before it enters the environment.
Many routine business activities can pollute stormwater runoff or groundwater. Ecology’s goal under their partnership with the City is to provide technical assistance and educational services to help local small businesses prevent stormwater contaminants and hazardous waste from entering our waterways.
Program Focus
The City’s LSC program utilizes an industry focused approach to provide technical assistance to local businesses. This approach will allow LSC program specialists to provide concentrated assistance and resources to specific industries.
Current industry focus includes rental equipment businesses, automotive and transportation businesses, paint and printing shops, as well as gas stations. However, if your business does not fall under the listed industry types, please do not hesitate to contact your Business Outreach Specialist, Bryana Solis, for assistance.
What the LSC Program Does
Under this program the City's Business Outreach Specialist visits 15-20 local businesses each month. This program seeks voluntary cooperation by providing education and technical assistance, and is not a regulatory compliance visit. During a site visit the Local Source Control Specialist checks on these activities to make sure they are done responsibly:
- High risk pollution generating activities
- Maintenance of pretreatment devices
- Outdoor maintenance practices
- Outdoor storage of products and waste
- Solid and hazardous waste disposal
- Spill prevention
- Washwater practices
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Bryana Solis at 253-770-3364 or email.
Pollution Prevention Tips
Follow these Best Management Practices for pollution control of stormwater and the sanitary sewer:
- Dispose of Wastes Properly: Only clean rainwater should enter storm drains.
- Don’t Ignore Maintenance: Make sure grease traps, oil-water separators, and catch basins are regularly maintained. Otherwise, they won’t work as they are meant to, and could cost more to fix than maintain.
- Storage of Materials: Store chemicals and other materials under cover and/or with secondary containment. Exposing these materials can lead to stormwater pollution.
- Keep Outdoor Areas Well Maintained: Don’t allow dirt, garbage, debris, leaks, and spills to accumulate.
- Recycling: Be sure to recycle your light bulbs! You can locate more information and participating businesses online.
- Dumpster Lids: Something as simple as keeping your dumpster lids closed could help the environment. Keeping the lids closed can help your dumpster last longer by reducing the amount of leachate that can cause corrosion of the dumpster. If you have any questions about replacing your dumpster please contact your disposal company.