Pollutant Source Control Measures

A photograph of a covered dumpster area.
Covered dumpster area (Photo by Program staff)
Photograph of a car wash area with drain connected to a sanitary sewer.
Vehicle wash area with drain connected to sanitary sewer (Photo by Program staff)

Source controls prevent potential pollutant sources from coming in contact with rainfall and runoff. Examples include: roofed trash enclosures, covered outdoor materials handling and storage areas, storm drain labeling, and sanitary sewer drains for vehicle wash areas (with sewer agency approval).  See the SCVURPPP C.3. Stormwater Handbook for more information on source control measures.