One option might be the use of an inlet insert such as a "Safe Drain".
These devices can be closed, protecting the drain in the event of a
spill. Or you could just use spill mats to protect the drains when
transporting chemicals.



--- In stormwaterpro@yahoogroups.com, "Jackie Schramm" <jschramm@...>
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> Hello All,
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> I am currently reviewing plans for expansion of one of our existing
> industries. The plans call for expanding into the neighboring condo
> unit of a building next door to the existing unit. The proposal is to
> re-locate the chemical storage area to this other building. As such,
> they plan to move their chemicals all day long, via forklift, from one
> building to the other as they need them in their process. There are two
> storm sewer inlets along, or very near, the proposed path. This is
> really the only path available. Should there be a spill; the chemicals
> would most likely go right into the storm sewer. There would be little
> time to contain such a spill. I am inclined to not approve this and was
> wondering if anyone else has dealt with a similar situation. Would
> there be a way to allow this activity but also protect the storm sewer?
> Any ideas or info would be extremely helpful. Thank you.
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> Jackie D. Schramm
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> Director of Environmental Quality
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> Village of Wauconda
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> 847.487.3575
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