Pro Sweep Clean Water Act
HOW TO PROPERLY PREPARE FOR STEAM CLEANING SERVICES UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
It is important for a property management company to know how to prepare for steam cleaning services under The Clean Water Act. Companies are now legally required to make provisions for water runoff abatement to protect the environment.
STEAM CLEANING SERVICES UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
The Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of steam cleaning waste directly into any national water systems, without specifically mandated treatment and testing. A permit must be obtained specifically for the site on which the steam cleaning service is to occur. As steam cleaning units are mobile, it is difficult to predict specific service location. In addition, most service providers are not equipped to perform mandated on site water testing. Pro-Sweep, Inc. provides steam cleaning services with provisions to monitor waste water and run off. Pro-Sweep’s steam cleaning teams strictly adhere to Clean Water Act mandates.
STEAM CLEANING SERVICES AND GENERAL RULES OF WASTE RUNOFF
When considering steam cleaning services, we recommend following these steps:
- Pre-clean area – trash removal, sweeping, vacuuming, street sweeping, and cleaning
- Pre-spot wash stains and deposits of oils, chemicals, and other matter, using EPA approved cleansers and solvents, absorbents, etc.
- Place temporary berms, dams, plugs, etc. designed to prevent runoff from reaching storm and sewer drains
- Thorough steam cleaning using equipment that allows recycling or self-collecting of water and cleansers whenever and wherever possible
- Spot wet-vacuum any standing water or other liquids
- Spot clean-up of any residual dirt, trash, or other matter flushed out during power washing, with special attention to areas around drains and temporary berms, dams, and plug
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER STEAM CLEANING SERVICES
Ignoring correct procedures may put you and/or your company at risk of being fined. Avoid the aggravations by relying on Pro- Sweep Inc.’s steam cleaning services to keep your property well maintained.