MS4 County Employee Annual Training

True or false: Stormwater is the water that originates from precipitation events and snowmelt and travels over the surface of the land or into stormwater structures. True False

Which is NOT a stormwater pollutant Trash Chemicals Sediment (dirt) Grass clippings Oil from a leaking car All of the above are stormwater pollutants

How do you prevent pollution from an outdoor storage container (i.e. dumpster) from entering a storm drain or waterway? Keep rain/snow out by covering the container Inspect for spills and cleanup immediately Locate outdoor storage container away from storm drains and waterways All of the above are ways to prevent pollution from outdoor storage containers

You notice an oil spill in the parking lot on your way into your office, what is the best course of action? Pretend you didn't see it and walk away Throw some dirt on it and call it good Locate the spill clean up kit and clean the oil up properly Wash it down the drain with a hose

You notice that the dumpster is regularly overflowing, you should: Just keep piling the trash on, the garbage man will get it Talk to your supervisor to see if the trash can be picked up more often Don't take your office trash out and let it accumulate at your desk Just wash it down the storm drain