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EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Eastern State Hospital prioritizes storm water management to prevent contamination of the environment. Through prevention, education, surveillance, and correction of deficiencies, the hospital ensures compliance with the Clean Water Act.

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EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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  1. EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

  2. EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL’S STORM WATER MANAGEMENT GOALS • To support the Clean Water Act by: • A. Prevention of contamination of storm water • B. Education of our employees • C. Surveillance of our storm water system • D. Correction of any deficiencies found during surveillance.

  3. PREVENTION • ESH has an active program on the prevention of contamination of the Powhatan creek through the following activities: • a. Proper storage and disposal of chemicals, hazardous material, gas, oil and other pollutant material. • b. Maintenance and inspection of grounds, sewer systems and Powhatan Creek. • c. Education • d. Special volunteer clean up projects • e. Non-use of pesticides & fertilizers • f. The use of commercial car wash for government vehicles • h. Use of emergency call in number (757) 253- 5277 to report any suspected or actual contamination.

  4. EDUCATION • The goal of education is to raise the awareness of storm water contamination thereby reducing or eliminating potential sources of contamination. Sources of education are: • New & annual employee training • Technical training for B&G and Support Services staff who must maintain the integrity of the storm water system on ESH. • Monthly/quarterly reminders in the Hospital’s Weekly Bulletin. • Eastern State Hospital’s Web site. (Public information)

  5. SURVEILANCE OF EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL’S STORM WATER SYSTEM • Support services has the primary responsibility of monitoring/inspection of the grounds and the storm water system. • Employees and the general public have the responsibility to report potential or real contamination by calling 253-5277.

  6. CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES • Correction of deficiencies found or reported is the sole responsibility of Buildings & Grounds. These corrections can be within the capabilities of B&G, contracted, or reported to proper authorities if the contamination source is not within the parameters of Eastern State Hospital.

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