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Many flyers, brochures, guides, and reports can be read directly from the links below or downloaded for later use. The material covers a wide range of wastewater related topics.

 Horse Owners and Equine Industry BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for boarding stables, equestrian centers, small farms and urban horse owners.
 Food Industry BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for bakeries, food producers and distributors, grocery store and restaurant owners and employees.
 Fresh Concrete and Mortar Application BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for construction inspectors, developers, do-it-yourselfer, home builders, bricklayers, masons, patio construction workers, sidewalk construction crews.
 General Construction and Site Supervision BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for construction inspectors, developers, do-it-yourselfer, home builders, bricklayers, masons, patio construction workers, sidewalk construction crews.
 Landscaping, Gardening and Pest Control BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for gardeners, landscape architects, and homeowners.
 Home Repair and Remodeling BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for do-it-yourself landscapers, do-it-yourself painters, do-it-yourself remodelers,
 Los Angeles County Hydrology Manual
A procedural guide for determining runoff from rain events. The standards provided in the manual govern hydrology calculations done under Los Angeles County standards.
 Septic Tank Owners BMP
Water quality samples taken near storm drains that flow from the Santa Monica Mountains show high levels of E. coli bacteria. Sources have been found to originate from leaking sewage disposal systems. This bilingual guide explains the harmful consequences of sewage runoff from defective or malfuntioning septic systems and provides information on how best rectify.
 Guide to the Disposal of Used Water-Based Cleaners
 Best Management Practices for Gas Stations
Preventing runoff from gas stations and other fuel service areas.
 Automobile Maintenance and Car Care BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for Gas Stations, Auto Repair Shops, Auto Body Shops, Car Dealerships, Mobile Fleet Managers, and Mobile Fleet Washing Services
 Public Agency Activities Stormwater Guide
The City of Los Angeles is legally mandated to implement the provisions of the NPDES Permit in its own activities. This manual serves as a guide for City departments to develop and implement a program to reduce stormwater impacts from public agency activities.
 Reference Guide for Stormwater BMPs
A general reference guide that provides information and guidance to city engineers and managers in planning, obtaining BMP cost information, identifying pollutants targeted by each BMP, and developing and selecting the optimum BMP(s) for their various applications.
 Heavy Equipment and Earth Moving Activities BMP
Best Management Practices (BMP) for Bulldozer, backhoe and gardening machine operators, developers, dump truck drivers, general contractors, home builders, and site supervisors.
 Educational Materials
The City of Los Angeles, Stormwater Program Public Education staff have developed a wide array of educational materials for all segments of the population. Materials for residents, children, young adults, and businesses are available for helping citizens understand the importance of keeping our streets and neighborhoods clean.
 Technical Manuals
 City of Los Angeles Stormwater Ordinance
 More Info and Resources

 

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