Hello Randy -

Sounds interesting. Does your filter stystem also remove degreasers? If we
are using degreasers, will the emulsified solution allow the contaminants
pass through rather than clean the wastewater to acceptable storm water
discharge levels. We were told that Federal Law allows zero discharge to
the storm drains, unless it is rainwater.

Also, what level of oil, grease and metals have been profiled for removal
by your filters and at what flow rate? We generate approximately 10,000
gallons of wastewater for every 100,000 square feet of parking garages that
we clean. Oil and grease levels average 100-200ppm and the metals vary
between 2-7 ppm. How often do the filters need to be changed and at what
cost? Our experience with conventional filters is that they clog very
quickly and can not handle the flow rate of numerous pressure washers if
there is any significant solids or oil and grease in the wastewater.

One of the biggest challenges would be to obtain storm water discharge
permits, which is very difficult compared to obtaining sewer discharge
permits, which we have to obtain in each jurisdiction that we provide our
service. Can you tell me where your product has been approved for storm
water discharges which are generated by pressure washing activities?

Best Regards,

Cathleen Parker
President
Parker West International, LLC
Cleaning America-Preserving Our Waterways
www.parkerwest.com
707-579-1257
-----Original Message-----
From: stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Randall Burden
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 5:24 AM
To: stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [StormwaterPro] Hello All...


Good morning Cathleen,

My name is Randy Burden. I am the Director of Engineering with EcoSense
International. We market stormwater management products worldwide. One of
our products was originally designed in Sweden to filter the water from
cleaning operations such as yours. It is a filter system that is easily
dropped into the catch basins that receive the wash water. It will remove
98% of the petroleum based hydrocarbons and heavy metals from the water.

If you are interested in this product, I'd love to here from you.

Sincerely,
Randy Burden
EcoSense International
Merritt Island, FL
www.ecosenseint.com
Toll Free + 866-449-0324
T + 321-449-0324
F + 321-449-0325
----- Original Message -----
From: Cathy Parker
To: stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: June 05, 2006 18:48
Subject: RE: [StormwaterPro] Hello All...

Welcome Doug and thank you for your interest about this very significant
source of water pollution. Outdoor hard surfaces need to be cleaned. One
quart of used motor oil contaminates 250,000 gallons of fresh water!

Our company is involved in cleaning outdoor hard surfaces that are ladened
with oil and grease, such as large parking structures/lots gas stations,
refineries, shipping ports, transit stations, etc.

There is quite of bit of information in our website www.parkerwest.com
about
this significant source of storm drain runoff pollution which is generated
by conventional methods for cleaning these types of surfaces, utilizing
pressure washing equipment. It also explins how we clean these types of
surfaces that prevents storm drain runoff contamination. Visit our FAQ
section and then go into our equipment page and go to the top where it
states you can download info regarding our new Driving Pressure
Washer/Wastewater Recycling System.

I have also attached a couple of articles that was published this month in
Parking Professional Magazine and one that was published in Storm Water
Magazine which explains how these to stop this source of pollution.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Cathleen Parker
President
Parker West International
Cleaning America-Preserving Our Waterways
(707) 579-1257
4520 Montecito Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

-----Original Message-----
From: stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Doug K.
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 1:03 PM
To: stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [StormwaterPro] Hello All...

Hello all involved with SWPPP's, I'd like to introduce myself and let you
know why I have joined this group. My name is Doug, living in the
beautiful
foothills of Northern California's gold country. I have recently applied
for a position regarding SWPPP's and at this time I am the absolute novice
on this subject. I would like to listen into your discussions to learn
what
I can thru your vast experiences and findings. I have always wondered
driving down the highway during the first rain of the year, when the guy
on
the radio says " be extra careful this a.m. as the roads are covered with
gas and oil, and will be extra slick" Ya think? I know where it all goes
and basically how it gets there, but what impact does it have on the
environment? How can this be managed? What steps are taken to help to
insure the safety to the enviroment on a city by city level?
So, if you folks don't mind, Rainondoug would very much like to take a
listen to your discussions. I thank you all in advance for this
opportunity.

Thanks Kindly

Doug
Nortern California

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