The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Practice Note – Managing run-off from service station forecourts.
The draft Practice Notes has been developed in response to local council and industry needs for guidance for service station operations on the management of run-off.
The draft Practice Note proposes a risk-based approach to the management of service station forecourt run-off, including the application of innovative options and technologies and extends available options for managing service station forecourt run-off to include water treatment and discharge to the stormwater system. It encourages local councils to assess, on a case-by-case basis, the receiving environment, water quality, and treatment solution proposed.
The NSW EPA is consulting on the draft Practice Note until 30 November 2018, and submission should be emailed to UPSSREG@epa.nsw.gov.au
DRAFT GUIDELINES – Managing run-off from service stations – Have your say!
Published: October 12, 2018
